Living in Evergreen, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evergreen · Census data 2020–2024
Evergreen has 297 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $15,938 (74% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $403/month.
Evergreen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Evergreen at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 57.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $15,938State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $403/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Evergreen a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 74% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 21.5%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Evergreen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evergreen the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $403 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,076 a month in housing costs.
Evergreen median household income
The median household income in Evergreen is $15,938 and the income per person is $19,029. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Evergreen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.20
Evergreen demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 57.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evergreen ›
Education in Evergreen
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Evergreen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evergreen
- Unemployment rate
- 21.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Evergreen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 297 | $15,938 | — | $403 |
| Cottonport | 1,858 | $31,875 | $88,300 | $738 |
| Bunkie | 3,253 | $22,267 | $93,300 | $828 |
| Hessmer | 828 | $50,625 | $171,300 | $589 |
| Plaucheville | 193 | $45,625 | $118,300 | $602 |
| Mansura | 1,263 | $21,797 | $117,300 | $583 |
| Morrow | 153 | $35,038 | — | — |
| Moreauville | 773 | $48,850 | $148,400 | $740 |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Evergreen, LA?
The median household income in Evergreen is $15,938, 74% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Evergreen?
The median gross rent in Evergreen is $403 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Evergreen, LA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 74% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 21.5%; a poverty rate of 40.7%.
What is the median age in Evergreen?
The median age in Evergreen is 57.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Evergreen?
The average commute to work in Evergreen is 37 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evergreen?
The unemployment rate in Evergreen is 21.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evergreen?
9.5% of adults in Evergreen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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