North Acadiana News

Of the 33,491 people living in Evangeline Parish in 2020, 48.5 percent (16,235) were women and 51.5 percent (17,256) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Acadiana News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 1,061. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,803 females and 2,337 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	10,606	31.7
Females 18 and over	9,545	28.5
Males 65 and over	2,337	7
Females 65 and over	2,803	8.4

Source: US Census Bureau