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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Vermilion Parish

Louisiana · 53,807 residents · 1,172.055 sq mi
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Vermilion Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

53,807
+7%since 1990
from 50,055 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+11%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K52K55K58K61K1990201020202024Vermilion Parish
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,201
+62%since 1990
from $8,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.1%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.0
−16%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(42,269)
Black13.9%(6,979)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(573)
Asian1.2%(589)
Diversity Score35.5%(17,749)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(44,026)
Black14%(7,527)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(742)
Asian1.8%(971)
Diversity Score37%(19,932)
37
+4%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana has about 53,807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana earns about $29,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermilion Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

About 22.1% of people in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermilion Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,752 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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