Population 57,123 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vermilion Parish
Household size in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Vermilion Parish average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Louisiana overall, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.63, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Vermilion Parish are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Vermilion Parish: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across Louisiana. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vermilion Parish
Renters in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Vermilion Parish own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (60.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Vermilion Parish: 16.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Vermilion Parish is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $868 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$285 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in Vermilion Parish runs $868 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $285 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vermilion Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Vermilion Parish: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Vermilion Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vermilion Parish
| Period | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Vermilion Parish is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Louisiana as a whole (6.5%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vermilion Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Parish | 2.69 | 39.8 | 16.0% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1985 | $868 | 18.5% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| Lafayette Parish | 2.54 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.5% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,092 | 36.8% | 90.0% | 4.6% |
| Iberia Parish | 2.87 | 39.8 | 20.6% | 32.7% | 17.3% | 1982 | $996 | 17.6% | 82.3% | 7.6% |
| Acadia Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 15.1% | 33.0% | 15.1% | 1982 | $764 | 14.9% | 81.2% | 7.9% |
| St. Martin Parish | 2.77 | 39.9 | 17.8% | 22.3% | 18.3% | 1988 | $861 | 18.9% | 83.5% | 3.8% |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 2.68 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 1982 | $899 | 17.3% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| St. Mary Parish | 2.62 | 39.7 | 17.4% | 31.4% | 16.2% | 1977 | $884 | 13.7% | 79.7% | 4.9% |
| Iberville Parish | 2.44 | 40.3 | 18.9% | 24.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $877 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 6.7% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | 2.52 | 37.4 | 9.9% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 1993 | $1,070 | 24.9% | 91.7% | 6.2% |
| Cameron Parish | 2.50 | 43.9 | 12.8% | 4.6% | 36.6% | 2002 | $1,364 | 15.7% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| Assumption Parish | 2.29 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $816 | 13.8% | 79.8% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Jefferson County, AR · Haywood County, NC · Williamson County, IL · Wilkes County, NC · Whiteside County, IL · Wayne County, PA · Ionia County, MI · Wayne County, IN · Waupaca County, WI · Washington County, VT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vermilion Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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