Eunice is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Eunice has a 2024 population of 9,085. Eunice is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,387 in 2020.
The average household income in Eunice is $55,891 with a poverty rate of 32.91%. The median age in Eunice is 38.9 years: 39 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eunice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,029 | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,447 | 37.22% |
| Two or more races | 723 | 7.81% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,967 | 2.3 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 1,751 | 1.12 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 1,203 | 3.3 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 763 | 3.29 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 250 | 2.71 | 24 | 76 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,009 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 3.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 9.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,478 | 41.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 379 | 6.29% |
| Some College | 1,002 | 16.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,473 | 2,786 | 654 |
| Black | 2,152 | 1,498 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 308 | 182 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 54 | 28 |
| Other Race | 42 | 23 | 3 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,244 | $65,900 | $39,850 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,944 | $0 | $67,788 |
| High School Graduate | $20,459 | $39,135 | $17,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,094 | $67,188 | $19,350 |
| Overall | $37,823 | $58,519 | $24,464 |
| Some College | $51,216 | $82,588 | $30,139 |
$37,823
Average Earnings
$58,519
Average Male
$24,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Eunice residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,400 | 1,675 | 49.26% |
| White | 4,883 | 995 | 20.38% |
| Multiple | 722 | 301 | 41.69% |
| Other | 42 | 26 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 23 | 12.92% |
32.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.93%
Male Poverty Rate
38.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eunice is Other, with 61.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eunice is Hispanic, with 12.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.84% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 55.06% |
| Female Employed | 25.11% |
| Male Employed | 9.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,858 | $59,308 |
| Households | $36,356 | $55,891 |
| Married Families | $74,055 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,102 | $44,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
339
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 4.82% |
| Black | 111 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.2%
Born in Eunice
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.11% of Eunice residents were born in the United States, with 92.2% having been born in Louisiana. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,708 | -76 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 8,784 | -75 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 8,859 | -75 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 8,934 | -76 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 9,010 | -75 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 9,085 | -76 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 9,161 | -63 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 9,224 | -102 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 9,326 | -61 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 9,387 | -409 | -4.18% |
| 2019 | 9,796 | -113 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 9,909 | -133 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 10,042 | -105 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 10,147 | -35 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 10,182 | -59 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 10,241 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 10,260 | -54 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 10,314 | -48 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 10,362 | -35 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 10,397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,499 | 337 | 3.02% |
| 1990 | 11,162 | -1,317 | -10.55% |
| 1980 | 12,479 | 1,089 | 9.56% |
| 1970 | 11,390 | 64 | 0.57% |
| 1960 | 11,326 | 3,142 | 38.39% |
| 1950 | 8,184 | 2,942 | 56.12% |
| 1940 | 5,242 | 1,645 | 45.73% |
| 1930 | 3,597 | 325 | 9.93% |
| 1920 | 3,272 | -5,436 | -62.43% |