Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Located in Louisiana, Vernon Parish has a population of 47,117 residents and a median age of 32.4 years, making it the #1,058 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.0%. The median home value is $156,000, and the median household income is $57,270, which is 24% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Vernon Parish, 19.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.2% below the national average, ranking #2,032 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Vernon Parish is 73.0 years. 21.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.7% of adults in Vernon Parish smoke , 39.5% are obese , and 20.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Vernon Parish is 6.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
21.1% of children in Vernon Parish live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 42.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Vernon Parish is 47.3%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Vernon Parish voted Republican with a margin of 67.8%. The vote was 15.6% Dem / 83.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.