Evangeline Parish, Louisiana
Evangeline Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Evangeline Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,984 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,276 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ville Platte. The county was created 114 years ago in 1909.
Quick Facts about Evangeline Parish
Population : | 33,276 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
Area : | 1760 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.5% |
Named for : | Evangeline |
Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
Capital : | Ville Platte |
Establishment : | January 01, 1910 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 12:24:19 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Evangeline Parish is located at 30°43'44"N 92°24'21"W (30.7289400, -92.4059000). It has 5 neighbors: Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Rapides Parish and Saint Landry Parish.
Evangeline Parish map
Evangeline Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Evangeline Parish.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Ville Platte | 7,047 | Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Mamou | 3,077 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Basile | 1,791 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Pine Prairie | 1,444 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Turkey Creek | 464 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Chataignier | 355 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Evangeline Parish has 5 neighbours.
- Acadia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Allen Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Avoyelles Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Rapides Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Saint Landry Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Ville Platte
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Evangeline Parish decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 33,984 | - | census |
2011 | 33,842 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2012 | 33,748 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2013 | 33,827 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2014 | 33,758 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2015 | 33,724 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2016 | 33,667 | -0.17% | estimation process |
2017 | 33,663 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2018 | 33,496 | -0.5% | estimation process |
2019 | 33,395 | -0.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 33,276 | -0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Evangeline Parish (5)
People born in Evangeline Parish, including Creole accordionist Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Johnson, politician Roderick Miller, .
List
- Will Balfa (American musician) he was born in 31/10/1917
- Burkeman Balfa (American musician) he was born in 28/02/1936
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County Name | Population | Title |
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East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |