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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Evangeline Parish

Louisiana · 35,434 residents · 662.431 sq mi
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Evangeline Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,532. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,300. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,434
+6%since 1990
from 33,274 in 1990
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+8%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Evangeline Parish
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,532
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,432
+62%since 1990
from $7,041 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.2%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$289
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
30.6% rent
2.4
+3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(24,445)
Black26.1%(8,674)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(115)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score49.6%(16,490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(24,730)
Black28.3%(10,041)
Hispanic / Latino1%(368)
Asian0.1%(51)
Diversity Score53.1%(18,807)
53
+7%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.5%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has about 35,434 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana earns about $20,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evangeline Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

About 32.2% of people in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evangeline Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,160 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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