Vernon Parish Summary

Life in Vernon Parish research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Vernon Parish over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vernon Parish:

  • The population in Vernon Parish is 48,452.

  • The median home value in Vernon Parish is $150,111.

  • The median income in Vernon Parish is $56,547.

  • The median rent in Vernon Parish is $1,020.

  • The unemployment rate in Vernon Parish is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Vernon Parish is 18.0%.

  • The average high in Vernon Parish is 82.5° and there are 128.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Vernon Parish

List Of Cities & Towns in Vernon Parish

DeRidder, LA Population 9,850

Fort Polk South, LA Population 8,327

Leesville, LA Population 5,681

New Llano, LA Population 2,290

Fort Polk North, LA Population 2,075

Rosepine, LA Population 1,740

Anacoco, LA Population 1,066

Hornbeck, LA Population 674

Simpson, LA Population 389

Pitkin, LA Population 381

Map Of Vernon Parish

Vernon Parish, LA Weather

  • The average high in Vernon Parish is 82.5°.

  • There are 77.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.2 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Vernon Parish.

StatVernon Parish
Mean High82.5
Nice Days77.7
Rainfall128.2
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:25
82.5°
Average High
128.2
Inches of Rain

Vernon Parish Photos

Beauregardcourthouse
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Deridderjail
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Leesvillec Lac Rd St North From Lula Stc W Side
Source: Public Domain

Vernon Parish Demographics

Population over time in Vernon Parish

The current population in Vernon Parish is 48,452. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 49,064 -0.5%
2021 49,315 -0.7%
2020 49,646 -

Gender in Vernon Parish

  • Vernon Parish is 47.7% female with 23,116 female residents.

  • Vernon Parish is 52.3% male with 25,336 male residents.

Female
47.7% (23,116)
Male
52.3% (25,336)
Gender Vernon Parish LA USA
Female 47.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 52.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Vernon Parish

Vernon Parish is:

  • 69.8% White with 33,815 White residents.

  • 13.2% African American with 6,414 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 452 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 783 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 176 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 82 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 2,066 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 4,664 Hispanic residents.

White
69.8% (33,815)
African American
13.2% (6,414)
American Indian
0.9% (452)
Asian
1.6% (783)
Hawaiian
0.4% (176)
Other
0.2% (82)
Two Or More
4.3% (2,066)
Hispanic
9.6% (4,664)

Table: Vernon Parish By Race

Race Vernon Parish LA USA
White 69.8% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 13.2% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.6% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Vernon Parish, Louisiana

  • 7.4% of households in Vernon Parish earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Vernon Parish earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Vernon Parish earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Vernon Parish earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Vernon Parish earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Vernon Parish earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Vernon Parish earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Vernon Parish earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Vernon Parish earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Vernon Parish earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (3,567)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (2,624)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (4,299)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (4,698)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (6,286)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (9,367)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (6,256)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (7,423)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (2,140)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (1,787)
Income Vernon Parish LA USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 6.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vernon Parish for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Vernon Parish completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,453)
9-12th Grade
9% (4,360)
High School / GED
39% (18,896)
Some College
22% (10,659)
Associate's Degree
8% (3,876)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (6,783)
Master's Degree
4% (1,938)
Professional Degree
1% (484)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Vernon Parish LA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 6%
High School / GED 39% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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