Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Louisiana
The population of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is 57,031 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $57,537, the median home value is $159,700, and the median age is 39.4.
The population of Vermilion Parish has declined 0.8% since 2010 (58,083 → 57,641), a -0.05% annualized rate.
57,031
Population
-0.05%
Annual growth
49
People / sq mi
$57,537
Median Income
$159,700
Median Home Value
Vermilion Parish covers 1,172 sq mi of land at 48.7 people per square mile.
About Vermilion Parish, LA
Vermilion Parish is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.7% of the population. Vermilion Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 57,031. It ranks #19 among counties in Louisiana by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,537 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $159,700, with typical rent around $802.
College attainment is 16.8%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Vermilion Parish Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Vermilion Parish had a population of 58,083 in 2010 and 57,641 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,120 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.
57,641
Population (2024)
58,083
Population (2010)
60,120
Peak (2016)
-0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,083 |
| 2011 | 58,198 |
| 2012 | 58,637 |
| 2013 | 59,286 |
| 2014 | 59,539 |
| 2015 | 59,928 |
| 2016 | 60,120 |
| 2017 | 59,937 |
| 2018 | 59,928 |
| 2019 | 59,573 |
| 2020 | 56,954 |
| 2021 | 56,882 |
| 2022 | 56,958 |
| 2023 | 57,181 |
| 2024 | 57,641 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.4
Median Age
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Male
16.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,537$-2,486 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,614 |
| Per-capita income | $29,760 |
| Poverty rate | 15.9%+1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Vermilion Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.1%
Carpool
81.2%
Public transit
4.8%
Work from home
30.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$159,700$-49,000 vs state
Median home value
$802
Median rent
74.3%
Homeownership rate
25,924
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
25.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.6%
With health insurance
92.4%
With broadband internet
9.7%
Foreign-born
5.8%
Veterans (18+)
17.2%
With a disability
90.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.1%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana has a population of 57,031 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 49 people per square mile.
The population of Vermilion Parish has declined 0.8% since 2010 (58,083 → 57,641), a -0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is $57,537, with mean (average) household income of $75,614 and per-capita income of $29,760. 15.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Vermilion Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.4%), Black or African American (13.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is 39.4 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
The median home value in Vermilion Parish is $159,700 and median monthly rent is $802. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,924 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.