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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 2023 the population of Evangeline is 31,812. The population is expected to shrink to 31,226 by 2028 - a growth rate of -0.37%.
The median age of Evangeline residents is 39.
The diversity index of Evangeline is 54.0, meaning that there is a 54% 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 $60,458 and projected to be $66,512 in 2028. Per capita income is $24,152, projected to be $26,889 in 2028. 1.61% of households – 512 – have an income of $200,000 or higher.
There are 14,401 housing units in Evangeline; 8,404 are owner-occupied, 4,213 are rented, and 1,784 are vacant. The average home value is $154,093, with 1,214 homes built in 2010 or later, and 698 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 977 businesses in Evangeline, employing 7,882 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,324 age 16 and above. 4,207 workers commute into Evangeline from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,642 residents both live and work in/around Evangeline. The average travel time is 29.9 minutes. 11.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 9,268 drive alone, 773 carpool, and 47 take public transportation. 1,004 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 232 residents work from home.
8,941 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,760 have associates degrees, 2,292 have bachelor’s degrees, and 688 hold a graduate or professional degree.
