Vernon Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,117 | — | #1,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,270 | -23.8% | #2,310 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.4 years | -16.7% | #3,108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,000 | -44.7% | #2,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,068 | -8.2% | #791 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +50.8% | #2,568 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vernon Parish has a population of 47,117, making it the #1,058 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.4 years, which is 16.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Vernon Parish is $57,270, ranking #2,310 out of 3,222 counties — 23.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Vernon Parish is $156,000 (-44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,068/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.0%.
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93.2% of residents in Vernon Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Vernon Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 47,117, making it the 1,058th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vernon Parish is 32.4 years, which is 16.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vernon Parish is $57,270, which ranks #2,310 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Vernon Parish is $156,000, 44.7% below the national median. Renters in Vernon Parish pay a median gross rent of $1,068 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vernon Parish, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Vernon Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%).
All data for Vernon Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.