Vermilion Parish, Louisiana's estimated 2024 population is 57,031 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is the 18th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 58,083 and has seen a growth of -1.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 57,226 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 57,187 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 57,148 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 57,109 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 57,070 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 57,031 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 56,992 | 39 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 56,953 | 79 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 56,874 | -82 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 56,956 | -2,617 | -4.39% |
| 2019 | 59,573 | -355 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 59,928 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 59,937 | -183 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 60,120 | 192 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 59,928 | 389 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 59,539 | 253 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 59,286 | 649 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 58,637 | 439 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 58,198 | 115 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 58,083 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 50,055 | 1,597 | 3.3% |
| 1980 | 48,458 | 5,387 | 12.51% |
| 1970 | 43,071 | 4,216 | 10.85% |
| 1960 | 38,855 | 1,926 | 5.22% |
| 1950 | 36,929 | -821 | -2.17% |
| 1940 | 37,750 | 4,066 | 12.07% |
| 1930 | 33,684 | 7,202 | 27.2% |
| 1920 | 26,482 | 92 | 0.35% |
| 1910 | 26,390 | 5,685 | 27.46% |
| 1900 | 20,705 | 6,471 | 45.46% |
| 1890 | 14,234 | 5,506 | 63.08% |
| 1880 | 8,728 | 4,200 | 92.76% |
| 1870 | 4,528 | 204 | 4.72% |
| 1860 | 4,324 | 915 | 26.84% |
| 1850 | 3,409 | -53,817 | -94.04% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,074 | 78.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,718 | 13.49% |
| Two or more races | 2,812 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 1,026 | 1.79% |
| Other race | 356 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,704 | 2.61 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Married | 11,060 | 3.25 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 6,125 | 1.23 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 3,177 | 3.06 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 1,342 | 2.55 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,834 | 10.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,938 | 7.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,270 | 13.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,871 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 15,458 | 40.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,958 | 5.14% |
| Some College | 6,777 | 17.78% |
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 | 30,829 | 26,724 | 6,251 |
| Black | 4,461 | 3,677 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 1,169 | 919 | 322 |
| 2+ Races | 1,124 | 831 | 292 |
| Asian | 753 | 380 | 150 |
| Other Race | 242 | 178 | 32 |
| Islander | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| Native American | 73 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 27.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,619 | $68,262 | $45,630 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,074 | $120,795 | $70,680 |
| High School Graduate | $34,100 | $52,558 | $22,366 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,986 | $50,019 | $20,721 |
| Overall | $44,869 | $59,095 | $29,289 |
| Some College | $46,246 | $61,858 | $29,965 |
$44,869
Average Earnings
$59,095
Average Male
$29,289
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.73% of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 10.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,657 | 7,026 | 16.09% |
| Black | 7,618 | 3,048 | 40.01% |
| Multiple | 2,803 | 418 | 14.91% |
| Asian | 1,026 | 209 | 20.37% |
| Hispanic | 2,166 | 135 | 6.23% |
| Islander | 127 | 36 | 28.35% |
| Native | 84 | 21 | 25% |
| Other | 352 | 16 | 4.55% |
19.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.06%
Male Poverty Rate
22.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 40.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is Other, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.49% |
| High School | 20.34% |
| Some College | 13.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.75% |
| Female Employed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 7.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,308 | $87,209 |
| Households | $56,194 | $74,911 |
| Married Families | $89,848 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,911 | $40,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,966
Number of Veterans
2,781
Male Veterans
185
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 818 |
| Second Gulf War | 791 |
| First Gulf War | 779 |
| Korea | 166 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,008 |
| 65 to 74 | 679 |
| 75+ | 532 |
| 55 to 64 | 469 |
| 18 to 34 | 278 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,442 | 7.07% |
| Black | 398 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 4.83% |
| Other Race | 53 | 16.77% |
| Native American | 5 | 6.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
87.04%
Born in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.66% of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 87.04% having been born in Louisiana. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.