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Evangeline Parish

Louisiana · 32,350 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 $31,427. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 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 $99,500. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,350
−9%since 2000
from 35,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+17%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Evangeline Parish
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,427
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,578
+71%since 2000
from $11,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(24,730)
Black28.3%(10,041)
Hispanic / Latino1%(368)
Asian0.1%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.1%(18,807)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(21,162)
Black26.6%(8,609)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,336)
Asian0.6%(183)
Other3.8%(1,230)
Diversity Score62.9%(20,352)
Segregation Score48.7%(15,738)
Diversity Score
63
+19%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has about 32,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana earns about $31,427 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.7% 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 29.0% of people in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evangeline Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 924 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 70586ZIP 70554ZIP 71367ZIP 70576ZIP 70580ZIP 70585ZIP 70524
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