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Vinton

Louisiana · 3,115 residents (2025 est.) · 5.097 sq mi
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Vinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,800. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,176
−5%since 2000
from 3,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,115 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Vinton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,712
+86%since 2000
from $13,302 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.577
+53%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,477)
Black23%(768)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(1,567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(1,971)
Black14.3%(455)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(681)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.7%(55)
Diversity Score68.5%(2,176)
Diversity Score
69
+46%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton, Louisiana?

Vinton, Louisiana has about 3,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Vinton, Louisiana earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vinton, Louisiana expensive?

In Vinton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton, Louisiana?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vinton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vinton, Louisiana?

About 32.7% of people in Vinton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vinton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vinton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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