Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana has a population of 57,123, the 18th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $55,707 and the median home value is $163,300. The poverty rate is 20.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Vermilion Parish Quick Facts

Population 57,123

Median Household Income $55,707

Median Home Value $163,300

Poverty Rate 20.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%

High School Graduation 84.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 57,123 18th of 64

Median Income $55,707 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.2%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Vermilion Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	57,031	57,123	+0.2%
Median household income	$57,537	$55,707	-3.2%
Median home value	$159,700	$163,300	+2.3%

Median Household Income

Vermilion Parish

$55,707

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vermilion Parish

$163,300

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 24.9%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

7.6%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

7.7%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.4%

Renter 26.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $848/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Vermilion Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Abbeville	11,003	$33,015	32.4%	$97,300
Kaplan	4,238	$40,109	35.3%	$156,200
Maurice	2,584	$90,833	11.8%	$241,000
Erath	1,907	$47,568	17.5%	$107,800
Gueydan	1,464	$27,891	39.5%	$74,300
Perry	1,424	$81,982	9.5%	$181,500

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Population Overview

Vermilion Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 57,123. It is the 18th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermilion Parish is 39.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermilion Parish is $55,707. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $163,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Vermilion Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vermilion Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.8%. The Black or African American population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vermilion Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

Vermilion Parish has a population of 57,123, making it the 18th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Vermilion Parish?

The median household income in Vermilion Parish is $55,707 with a poverty rate of 20.2%.

How many cities are in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana?

Vermilion Parish contains 6 Census-designated places.