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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 2025 the population of Evangeline is 31,146. The population is expected to shrink to 30,473 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.44%.
The median age of Evangeline residents is 40.
The diversity index of Evangeline is 55.5, meaning that there is a 56% 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 $60,228 and projected to be $65,398 in 2030. Per capita income is $24,819, projected to be $27,491 in 2030. 1.3% of households – 406 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $448,246 and the average disposable income is $48,417.
There are 14,678 housing units in Evangeline; 8,679 are owner-occupied, 4,118 are rented, and 1,881 are vacant. The average home value is $175,876, with 1,414 homes built in 2010 or later, and 747 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 984 businesses in Evangeline, employing 7,996 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,443 age 16 and above. 4,327 workers commute into Evangeline from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,523 residents both live and work in/around Evangeline. The average travel time is 33.6 minutes. 10.67% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,282 drive alone, 957 carpool, and 38 take public transportation. 847 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 319 residents work from home.
9,709 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,832 have associates degrees, 2,085 have bachelor’s degrees, and 707 hold a graduate or professional degree.
