Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Vermilion Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 57,031. It is the 19th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermilion Parish is 39.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermilion Parish is $57,537. This is 4% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $159,700. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Vermilion Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vermilion Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.0%. The Black or African American population (13.0%) is well below the state average of 30.8%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.