County · Louisiana
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Evangeline Parish had 31,980 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 22039.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,980
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,350 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,060
Median household income
$41,915
±$4,677 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$124,600
±$15,781 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$681
±$34 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Evangeline Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,350 residents in Evangeline Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 31,980 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, in line with Louisiana (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,060 over 662 square miles of land.
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,060 | 4,611,961 | −1,529 |
| Households | 12,561±301 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.06 | 2.49 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 14,577±39 | 2,108,902 | −478 |
Evangeline Parish's population since 2000
From 35,434 in 2000 to 31,980 in 2025: down 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Ville Platte with 6,172 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ville Platte | 6,303 | $28,361 |
|---|---|---|
| Mamou | 2,936 | $24,808 |
| Pine Prairie | 1,490 | $33,352 |
| Basile | 1,214 | $52,415 |
| ReddellGEOID 2263890 | 904 | not published |
| Turkey Creek | 394 | $75,250 |
| ChataignierGEOID 2214450 | 259 | $32,898 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Evangeline Parish?
The median resident of Evangeline Parish is 38.2 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.5%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±0.5 | 38.0 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.7%±0.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 7.2% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5%±1.1 pts | 55.7% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.5%±1.0 pts | 30.5% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.2%±1.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±1.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.5 pts | 7.8% | −3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.8%±2.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7%±1.9 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Evangeline Parish earn?
Half of Evangeline Parish's 12,561 households earn less than $41,915 a year (±$4,677), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $39,339 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,915±$4,677 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,833±$3,358 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,351±$1,339 | $35,038 | +$2,251 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3%±3.0 pts | 18.9% | −4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.3%±5.9 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.2%±3.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.7%±2.8 pts | 86.6% | – |
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 Evangeline Parish?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Evangeline Parish's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,600 by its owner (±$15,781). The median renter pays $681 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,600±$15,781 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $681±$34 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±7.4 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,247±$94 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2%±3.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,577±39 | 2,108,902 | −478 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4%±2.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.8%±2.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Evangeline Parish building?
Builders took permits for 39 new housing units across Evangeline Parish in 2025 (39 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Evangeline Parish get to work?
81.6% of Evangeline Parish's workers drive alone and 3.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.8%.
| Measure | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.0%±2.1 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8%±2.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±4.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±2.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 8.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.6 min±3.2 | 25.7 min | +6.9 min |
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 are Evangeline Parish's census tracts?
Evangeline Parish is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,462 (Tract 9506) to $60,481 (Tract 9504.02).
| Tract 9501.0122039950101 | 2,398±423 | $56,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0222039950102 | 3,641±451 | $53,688 |
| Tract 950222039950200 | 1,615±323 | $50,833 |
| Tract 9503.0122039950301 | 1,067±275 | $49,292 |
| Tract 9503.0222039950302 | 3,923±376 | $52,225 |
| Tract 9504.0122039950401 | 2,975±191 | $25,192 |
| Tract 9504.0222039950402 | 3,207±464 | $60,481 |
| Tract 950522039950500 | 2,621±491 | $24,820 |
| Tract 950622039950600 | 3,084±649 | $23,462 |
| Tract 950722039950700 | 3,662±588 | $57,796 |
| Tract 950822039950800 | 3,867±426 | $45,758 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Evangeline Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 64 |
| Median household income | 54th of 64 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 64 |
| Median age | 40th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Evangeline Parish 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' school search.