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Evergreen

Louisiana · 208 residents (2025 est.) · 1.022 sq mi
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Evergreen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,938. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−5%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+45%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:208 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2032392763123481990201020202024Evergreen
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,938
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,029
+58%since 2000
from $12,041 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
+42%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$403
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(230)
Black25.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(177)
Black39.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score60.9%(181)
Diversity Score
61
+23%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+162%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evergreen, Louisiana?

Evergreen, Louisiana has about 297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evergreen, Louisiana?

The typical household in Evergreen, Louisiana earns about $15,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evergreen, Louisiana expensive?

In Evergreen, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Evergreen, Louisiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Evergreen, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evergreen, Louisiana?

About 40.7% of people in Evergreen, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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