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Eunice

Louisiana · 9,422 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 $37,411. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,077 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,000. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,422
−18%since 2000
from 11,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,834 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Eunice
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,411
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,372 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,116
+77%since 2000
from $11,937 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(5,448)
Black34.9%(3,289)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(272)
Asian0.9%(89)
Other4.2%(394)
Diversity Score68.5%(6,453)
Diversity Score
68
+25%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eunice, Louisiana?

Eunice, Louisiana has about 9,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eunice, Louisiana?

The typical household in Eunice, Louisiana earns about $37,411 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 $103,000, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Eunice, Louisiana?

About 12.8% 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 30.7% 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 1,728 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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