Town · Louisiana
Basile, Louisiana
Basile, town, in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Basile had 1,192 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,214 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,790 (±462). GEOID 2204580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,192
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,214 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,790 ±462
Median household income
$52,415
±$9,985 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$100,700
±$15,074 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$900
±$105 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Basile and what county is it in?
Basile is a town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,047 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Evangeline Parish | 1,214 | 100.0% |
| Acadia Parish | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Basile, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,192 people lived in Basile on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,214 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,790 (±462).
| Measure | Basile | Evangeline Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,790 ±462 | 32,060 | no clear change |
| Households | 398 ±134 | 12,561 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.45 ±0.60 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 553 ±144 | 14,577 | no clear change |
Basile's population since 2000
From 1,660 in 2000 to 1,192 in 2025: down 28.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Basile as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Basile?
The median resident of Basile is 30.9 years old; 31.1% are under 18 and 7.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.8%. 20.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Basile | Evangeline Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 ±4.4 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.1% ±7.1 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.7% ±3.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±10.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8% ±10.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.0% ±13.1 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.9% ±9.7 pts | 25.5% | −14.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±5.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.3% ±7.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.5% ±10.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±8.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2% ±4.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.8% ±8.9 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.7% ±11.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Basile earn?
Half of Basile's 398 households earn less than $52,415 a year (±$9,985), against $41,915 in Evangeline Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $32,434 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,981 after inflation. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Basile | Evangeline Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,415 ±$9,985 | $41,915 | +$19,981 |
| Mean household income | $64,815 ±$13,491 | $61,833 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,505 ±$3,720 | $25,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4% ±10.3 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±16.6 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.6% ±10.8 pts | 31.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±5.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±9.2 pts | 78.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Basile?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Basile's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,700 by its owner (±$15,074). The median renter pays $900 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Basile | Evangeline Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,700 ±$15,074 | $124,600 | +$33,873 |
| Median gross rent | $900 ±$105 | $681 | +$199 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.7% ±13.6 pts | 41.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $966 ±$221 | $1,247 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9% ±10.7 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1% ±10.7 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 553 ±144 | 14,577 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0% ±7.3 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7% ±6.6 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.4% ±7.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Basile work and get to work?
94.7% of Basile's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes.
| Measure | Basile | Evangeline Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.8% ±8.5 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.7% ±13.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 94.7% ±5.0 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1% ±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±6.6 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Basile?
No census tract lies mostly in Basile; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.02Evangeline Parish | 3,923 | $52,225 |
| Tract 9603Acadia Parish | 3,429 | $83,851 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Basile) · Census block assignment files
How does Basile compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Basile is the 9,618th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 147th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Basile ranks 137th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 147th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th | 263 |
| Median household income | 137th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 250th | 263 |
| Median home value | 201st | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 130th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 145th | 216 |
| Median age | 237th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 71st | 260 |
Basile's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Basile with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Basile?
20 of the 57 figures for Basile on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Basile are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Basile.