Population 32,060 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Evangeline Parish
Household size in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Evangeline Parish average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.68 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Evangeline Parish is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Evangeline Parish: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 9.5 points, even as the national share fell. Only five of Louisiana's 64 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Evangeline Parish
Renters in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Evangeline Parish rent their homes (33.8%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 59.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Evangeline Parish: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Evangeline Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $526 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $541 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $576 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $778 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Evangeline Parish costs $778 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $252 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Evangeline Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Evangeline Parish: 15.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Evangeline Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, as it has nationally. No other Louisiana county has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Evangeline Parish
| Period | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Evangeline Parish runs well above the national rate: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Evangeline Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| St. Landry Parish | 2.64 | 38.6 | 22.0% | 29.9% | 16.0% | 1983 | $872 | 15.3% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| Beauregard Parish | 2.68 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $897 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| Newton County | 2.55 | 46.3 | 11.0% | 17.1% | 21.4% | 1990 | $1,004 | 7.4% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
| Jasper County | 2.30 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 21.0% | 16.1% | 1987 | $905 | 15.6% | 90.0% | 12.1% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 2.60 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 29.7% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,049 | 21.3% | 84.0% | 5.7% |
| Tyler County | 2.55 | 43.5 | 11.3% | 18.8% | 24.8% | 1985 | $1,014 | 12.3% | 86.0% | 7.8% |
| Polk County | 2.59 | 44.4 | 13.9% | 21.9% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,027 | 17.6% | 83.8% | 9.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wells County, IN · Christian County, IL · Churchill County, NV · Cibola County, NM · White County, GA · Claiborne County, TN · Wharton County, TX · Clarendon County, SC · Clarion County, PA · West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Evangeline Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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