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Eunice

Louisiana · 10,398 residents · 5.138 sq mi
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Eunice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,367. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,398
−10%since 2000
from 11,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,024 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Eunice
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,367
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,372 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,628
+64%since 2000
from $11,937 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(7,843)
Black29.7%(3,417)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(128)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(6,294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63%(6,551)
Black32.5%(3,380)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(240)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other2%(209)
Diversity Score62.5%(6,504)
Diversity Score
63
+14%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eunice, Louisiana?

Eunice, Louisiana has about 10,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eunice, Louisiana?

The typical household in Eunice, Louisiana earns about $30,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eunice, Louisiana expensive?

In Eunice, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Eunice, Louisiana?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eunice, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eunice, Louisiana?

About 26.7% of people in Eunice, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eunice, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Eunice, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 752 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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