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Vinton

Louisiana · 3,212 residents · 5.097 sq mi
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Vinton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,579. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,212
−4%since 2000
from 3,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,579
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,794
+26%since 2000
from $13,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(2,343)
Black20.7%(666)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(87)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other2.7%(88)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,678)
Diversity Score
52
+11%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vinton, Louisiana?

Vinton, Louisiana has about 3,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vinton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Vinton, Louisiana earns about $36,579 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Vinton, Louisiana?

About 5.0% 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 13.3% 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 58 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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