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Vernon Parish

Louisiana · 48,750 residents · 1,326.726 sq mi
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Vernon Parish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,267. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,750
−7%since 2000
from 52,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+16%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K50K55K59K63K1990201020202024Vernon Parish
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,267
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,216 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,378
+81%since 2000
from $14,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(37,483)
Black16.7%(8,782)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(3,111)
Asian1.5%(786)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(26,718)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(33,599)
Black13%(6,325)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(4,175)
Asian1.8%(862)
Other4.7%(2,284)
Diversity Score58.2%(28,387)
Segregation Score43.6%(21,241)
Diversity Score
58
+14%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

Vernon Parish, Louisiana has about 48,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon Parish, Louisiana earns about $50,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Vernon Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon Parish, Louisiana?

About 16.3% of people in Vernon Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13,211 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9507.04Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9509.01Census Tract 9507.03Census Tract 9508.01Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9508.02Census Tract 9503.02
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 71446ZIP 71459ZIP 70656ZIP 71403ZIP 71461ZIP 71439ZIP 70659ZIP 71438ZIP 70639ZIP 71474ZIP 71475
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