The Town FilesEvangeline Parish, Louisiana
32,060 people. The median home is worth $124,600 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $41,915.
Towns in Evangeline Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Platte | 6,303 | $101,200 | $28,361 | 37.9 |
| Mamou | 2,936 | $86,500 | $24,808 | 40.1 |
People and housing
| Evangeline Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $681 | $887 |
| Median household income | $41,915 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 38.2 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
7,827 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,671 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 207 storm events in Evangeline Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Evangeline Parish has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
| March 9, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4590: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).