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Evangeline Parish was named for the Acadian heroine of the poem "Evangeline" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In this hub for Cajun tradition, you can enjoy the Louisiana State Arboretum, Lake Chicot, and the Swamp Pop Museum.
As of 2026 the population of Evangeline is 31,467. The population is expected to shrink to 30,886 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.37%.
The median age of Evangeline residents is 40.
The diversity index of Evangeline is 57.0, meaning that there is a 57% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Evangeline is $63,605 and projected to be $68,639 in 2031. Per capita income is $26,144, projected to be $28,706 in 2031. 1.08% of households – 341 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $488,521 and the average disposable income is $51,024.
There are 14,741 housing units in Evangeline; 8,600 are owner-occupied, 4,217 are rented, and 1,924 are vacant. The average home value is $188,936, with 1,578 homes built in 2010 or later, and 806 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,009 businesses in Evangeline, employing 7,994 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,227 age 16 and above. 4,289 workers commute into Evangeline from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,446 residents both live and work in/around Evangeline. The average travel time is 34.6 minutes. 9.98% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 16.6% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,160 drive alone, 926 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 751 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 387 residents work from home.
8,797 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,415 have associates degrees, 2,231 have bachelor’s degrees, and 843 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
