Vinton is a town located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. Vinton has a 2024 population of 3,004. Vinton is currently declining at a rate of -3.19% annually and its population has decreased by -11.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,399 in 2020.
The average household income in Vinton is $51,876 with a poverty rate of 44.78%. The median age in Vinton is 33.6 years: 34.1 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vinton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,838 | 85.64% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 9.87% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 998 | 3.28 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.47 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 380 | 5.42 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 193 | 2.96 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 27 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
4.37
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 403 | 19.94% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 9.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 2.87% |
| High School Graduate | 911 | 45.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 242 | 11.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,588 | 1,240 | 244 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 196 | 0 |
| Black | 174 | 98 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 2 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 5 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 22.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,615 | $64,697 | $32,135 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,696 | $0 | $16,210 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,188 | $14,750 | $11,989 |
| Overall | $22,643 | $36,411 | $19,417 |
| Some College | $37,112 | $46,151 | $27,300 |
$22,643
Average Earnings
$36,411
Average Male
$19,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.06% of Vinton residents speak only English, while 10.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,301 | 832 | 36.16% |
| Hispanic | 537 | 537 | 100% |
| Black | 327 | 110 | 33.64% |
| Asian | 22 | 5 | 22.73% |
44.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.11%
Male Poverty Rate
43.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vinton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vinton is Asian, with 22.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.59% |
| High School | 45.44% |
| Some College | 9.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 32.42% |
| Female Employed | 26.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,156 | $57,249 |
| Households | $40,859 | $51,876 |
| Married Families | $72,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,200 | $41,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
172
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.15% |
| Black | 10 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.57%
Born in Vinton
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.67% of Vinton residents were born in the United States, with 58.57% having been born in Louisiana. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,511 | -98 | -3.76% |
| 2028 | 2,609 | -99 | -3.66% |
| 2027 | 2,708 | -99 | -3.53% |
| 2026 | 2,807 | -98 | -3.37% |
| 2025 | 2,905 | -99 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 3,004 | -99 | -3.19% |
| 2023 | 3,103 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 3,110 | -72 | -2.26% |
| 2021 | 3,182 | -217 | -6.38% |
| 2020 | 3,399 | 137 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 3,262 | -35 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 3,297 | -42 | -1.26% |
| 2017 | 3,339 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 3,353 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 3,345 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 3,350 | -24 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,374 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 3,377 | -32 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 3,409 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 3,406 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,338 | 184 | 5.83% |
| 1990 | 3,154 | -477 | -13.14% |
| 1980 | 3,631 | 177 | 5.12% |
| 1970 | 3,454 | 467 | 15.63% |
| 1960 | 2,987 | 390 | 15.02% |
| 1950 | 2,597 | 86 | 3.42% |