Basile is a town located in Evangeline Parish Louisiana. Basile has a 2024 population of 1,180. Basile is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,208 in 2020.
The average household income in Basile is $48,856 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Basile is 28.3 years: 28.3 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Basile was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,482 | 62.98% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 19.89% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 11.26% |
| Other race | 122 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 578 | 3.35 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 260 | 4.22 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.1 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 112 | 4.05 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Male | 38 | 5.26 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 13.66% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 11.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.16% |
| High School Graduate | 556 | 43.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 11.48% |
| Some College | 221 | 17.25% |
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 | 796 | 599 | 16 |
| Black | 235 | 165 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 184 | 131 | 0 |
| Other Race | 101 | 79 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 7.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $41,757 | $23,801 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,342 | $0 | $11,875 |
| Overall | $30,905 | $41,250 | $26,484 |
| Some College | $33,448 | $0 | $31,513 |
$30,905
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$26,484
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.63% of Basile residents speak only English, while 24.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,330 | 226 | 16.99% |
| Black | 413 | 129 | 31.23% |
| Multiple | 188 | 56 | 29.79% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 100% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.26%
Male Poverty Rate
21.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Basile is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Basile is White, with 16.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 40% |
| High School | 14.66% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.71% |
| Female Employed | 9.43% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,474 | $60,227 |
| Households | $38,500 | $48,856 |
| Married Families | $68,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,037 | $16,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 23 | 8.81% |
| White | 9 | 0.92% |
| Other Race | 9 | 7.38% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
30.5%
Employment Rate
25.8%
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
77.65%
Born in Basile
86.49%
Native Born
13.51%
Foreign Born
13.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
86.49% of Basile residents were born in the United States, with 77.65% having been born in Louisiana. 13.51% 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 | 1,145 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 1,152 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 1,159 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 1,166 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 1,173 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 1,180 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 1,187 | -11 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 1,198 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,201 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 1,208 | -591 | -32.85% |
| 2019 | 1,799 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,800 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,809 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,808 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,809 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,810 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 1,808 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 1,814 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 1,820 | 0 | 0% |