Ville Platte City, Louisiana, is located in Louisiana. The population is divided into three categories: the labor force, which includes people employed in the private sector, and the unemployed, who are not working but are actively looking for a job. This is also called the official unemployment rate (U3). Ville Platte, LA is home to a population of 64% people aged 16 and older who are unemployed. However, the unemployment rate does not include those who are not looking for work, and are not in the military. You can also view the Labor Force Participation Rate for more information.
In terms of geography, Ville Platte covers an area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). This includes 0.25 acres (0.01) of water. U.S. Route 167 passes through the town, and Main Street, eastbound, and Lasalle Street, westbound, leads to Opelousas, Louisiana, and Alexandria, Louisiana, 52 miles (84 km) away. In addition, Louisiana Highway 10 leads northwest, 28 miles (45 km) away, and in the north, it leads to Oakdale.
The population of Ville Platte is composed of five major ethnic groups. In terms of race, the city is home to 64.4% white people and 27.7% non-Hispanics. In terms of race, Ville Platte ranks #2 when compared to Lawtell, LA. Its largest minority group is Asian (2.7%). And the average household size in Ville Platte is 3.7.