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Eunice, LA
City in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Population
9,239
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,798
ZIP codes
0
Eunice and its ZIP codes
Eunice at a glance
- Eunice is about 17 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $35,436, 42% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (44% below Louisiana) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Eunice, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eunice, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,436
Poverty rate
33.2%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,412), German Americans (469), Irish Americans (353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Landry Parish. PPP loans are for Eunice.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,457
23,882 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$584M
FY 2026, $7,073 per person
How people get to work
Eunice, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eunice, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,223
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eunice, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
23.7%
U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Eunice
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChataignierVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MamouTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BasileTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| IotaTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| ReddellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Church PointTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| EltonTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Ville PlatteCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| CrowleyCity | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| RayneCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| OpelousasCity | 20 mi | 9.7 |
| Pine PrairieVillage | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| CanktonVillage | 21 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eunice, LA in?
- Eunice is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Eunice, LA?
- About 9,239 people live in Eunice, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eunice?
- Nearby places include Chataignier (8.6 mi), Mamou (10 mi), Basile (11 mi), Iota (12 mi), Branch (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023