Vernon Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Vernon Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22115
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 115
Geography
- Land Area
- 1326.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1340.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.102841
- Longitude
- -93.188330
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,558
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,585
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,387 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,164 | 8.9% |
| White | 33,142 | 71.2% |
| Black | 5,781 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 664 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 336 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 178 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 264 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,863 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,723 | 7.9% |
| White | 25,186 | 72.8% |
| Black | 4,966 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 721 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 715 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,117
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,004
- Poverty Rate
- 18.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,618
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,086 | 74.5% |
| Black | 5,851 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 787 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,906
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,782 | 25.2% |
| Republican | 10,161 | 44.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,812 | 29.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,586 | 46.2% |
| Female | 12,317 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,842 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,102 | 4.8% |
| Black | 2,969 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,882
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,626 | 51.2% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 34.3% |
| Black | 931 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 32.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,258 | 49.7% |
| Female | 5,624 | 45.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,962 (32.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,895 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,156
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $162,499
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $995
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.