Evangeline County Demographics

A map of Evangeline County's Population by Race

Evangeline County, Louisiana had a population of 32,350 in 2020. It was 65.4% White, 26.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Evangeline County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Evangeline County is the 32nd most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.

Evangeline County's White Population

21,162 residents of Evangeline County identify as White, or 65.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Evangeline County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #19 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is more White than neighboring St. Landry County (52.4% White), Rapides County (58.7% White), and Avoyelles County (63.6% White). Evangeline County is less White than neighboring Allen County (66.6% White), and Acadia County (76.6% White).

Evangeline County's Black Population

8,609 residents of Evangeline County identify as Black, or 26.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Evangeline County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is more Black than neighboring Allen County (17.7% Black), and Acadia County (17.3% Black). Evangeline County is less Black than neighboring St. Landry County (41.5% Black), Rapides County (31% Black), and Avoyelles County (26.8% Black).

Evangeline County's Asian Population

183 residents of Evangeline County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Evangeline County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is more Asian than neighboring St. Landry County (0.5% Asian), and Acadia County (0.3% Asian). Evangeline County is less Asian than neighboring Allen County (0.8% Asian), Rapides County (1.4% Asian), and Avoyelles County (0.9% Asian).

Evangeline County's Hispanic Population

1,336 residents of Evangeline County identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Evangeline County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Landry County (2.6% Hispanic), Acadia County (2.9% Hispanic), Rapides County (3.9% Hispanic), and Avoyelles County (3.7% Hispanic). Evangeline County is less Hispanic than neighboring Allen County (8.3% Hispanic).

Evangeline County's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Evangeline County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Evangeline County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Landry County (0.5% Native American/Other), Allen County (2.6% Native American/Other), Rapides County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Avoyelles County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Evangeline County's Multiracial Population

922 residents of Evangeline County identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Evangeline County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Evangeline County is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Evangeline County is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Landry County (2.5% Multiracial), and Acadia County (2.5% Multiracial). Evangeline County is less Multiracial than neighboring Allen County (4% Multiracial), Rapides County (4% Multiracial), and Avoyelles County (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.