Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Total Population: 47,764

County Seat: Leesville

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Median Home Value

$143,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,281

Across all households

Median Age

32.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Two or More Races4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.3%

65 Years and Over

13.5%

Male

52.0%

Female

48.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,281

Mean Household Income

$74,713

Per Capita Income

$29,550

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$143,500

Median Rent

$1,038/mo

Total Housing Units

22,073

Owner-Occupied

55.8%

Renter-Occupied

44.2%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

52.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.8%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

87.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 22115.