Evangeline County

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, has a population of approximately 33,000 people. The racial composition includes about 69% White, 28% Black or African American, and small percentages of other races. The median household income is around $32,000, with roughly 30% living below the poverty line. The area spans about 680 square miles. Age distribution indicates 26% under 18, 8% 18-24, 24% 25-44, 24% 45-64, and 18% 65 and older. The parish has a mix of urban and rural communities, with agriculture being a significant part of the local economy.

Evangeline County, LA, has a median home value of approximately $97,000. The median rent is about $600 per month. Around 64% of residents are homeowners, with the remaining 36% renting. Housing units total around 14,500, with varying types, predominantly single-family homes. The area has experienced modest appreciation in home values over recent years, contributing to stability in the local real estate market.

As of the most recent data up to October 2023, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, typically follows the state’s election schedule. Elections generally include federal, state, and local offices as well as referendums.

For local elections, positions like parish president, council members, sheriff, and school board members are often contested. Candidate names vary by election cycle. For example, in recent sheriff races, candidates included Charles Guillory and Rodney Ortego, but names could differ in current races.

Numerical voter turnout and candidate results require specific election year data. For context, 2020's national election saw high turnout with about 75% of registered voters participating. Evangeline Parish follows this trend, with robust local engagement.

For precise candidate names and numerical values, consult the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website or local government announcements.

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, experiences educational challenges and shows key disparities when compared to state and national averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 71.3% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma, below the state average of 85.7% and the national average of 88.5%. Only about 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly lower than the state average of 24.5% and the national average of 33.1%. These figures indicate that Evangeline Parish lags in educational attainment relative to broader benchmarks, highlighting a potential area for developmental focus.

As of the most recent data, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, has an employment rate of approximately 45.8%, lower than both the national average (around 60%) and the state average (approximately 56%).

Top industries in Evangeline Parish include:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance: This sector employs around 15% of the workforce, which is higher than the national average of 13%.

2. Retail Trade: This industry accounts for about 12% of local employment, in line with the national average.

3. Manufacturing: Employs around 10%, slightly below the national average of 11%.

4. Educational Services: This sector employs roughly 8%, similar to national figures.

5. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: Employs about 7%, significantly higher than the national average of 1.5%.

The predominance of healthcare, retail, and manufacturing is consistent with broader trends, though agriculture is notably more significant locally.

As of the most recent data available, the median household income in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, is approximately $34,854. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Louisiana is around $51,073, while the national median stands at roughly $68,700.

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This highlights a significant income disparity, with Evangeline Parish falling below both the state and national averages.

As of the latest comprehensive data, Evangeline Parish in Louisiana has a crime index of approximately 43 out of 100, indicating a higher level of crime than the national average. The property crime rate is 27.4 per 1,000 residents, and the violent crime rate is 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This places Evangeline Parish above the state and national averages for property crimes and closer to the average for violent crimes.

Crime rates are based on statistical models and reporting practices, and local law enforcement efforts are in place to address these challenges.