Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 32,162

County Seat: Ville Platte

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Median Home Value

$118,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,273

Across all households

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Two or More Races3.3%
Other Race1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.3%

65 Years and Over

15.7%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.9%

No Health Insurance

8.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,273

Mean Household Income

$61,320

Per Capita Income

$24,765

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

28.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$118,500

Median Rent

$663/mo

Total Housing Units

14,523

Owner-Occupied

64.8%

Renter-Occupied

35.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Married Couple Households

43.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

78.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22039.