County · Louisiana
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Vermilion Parish had 57,671 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 22113.
Vermilion Parish is one of the 4 counties of the Lafayette, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,671
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,359 · ACS 2020-2024: 57,123
Median household income
$55,707
±$3,692 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$163,300
±$10,763 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$848
±$39 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Vermilion Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,359 residents in Vermilion Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 57,671 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 57,123 over 1,172 square miles of land.
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 57,123 | 4,611,961 | −2,742 |
| Households | 21,797±468 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.06 | 2.49 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 26,142±41 | 2,108,902 | −444 |
Vermilion Parish's population since 2000
From 53,807 in 2000 to 57,671 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Vermilion Parish?
Vermilion Parish holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Abbeville with 10,861 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vermilion Parish?
The median resident of Vermilion Parish is 39.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.8%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1±0.6 | 38.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% | 7.2% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.9%±0.7 pts | 55.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.8%±1.1 pts | 30.5% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±1.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±1.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±1.6 pts | 27.0% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vermilion Parish earn?
Half of Vermilion Parish's 21,797 households earn less than $55,707 a year (±$3,692), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,928 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,221 after inflation. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,707±$3,692 | $60,756 | −$8,221 |
| Mean household income | $76,639±$3,130 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,227±$1,207 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.2%±2.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2%±4.2 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±2.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±1.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vermilion Parish?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Vermilion Parish's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 by its owner (±$10,763). The median renter pays $848 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,300±$10,763 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $848±$39 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4%±8.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398±$85 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4%±2.1 pts | 67.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 26,142±41 | 2,108,902 | −444 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0%±2.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Vermilion Parish building?
Builders took permits for 254 new housing units across Vermilion Parish in 2025 (254 single-family), 4.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Vermilion Parish get to work?
82.0% of Vermilion Parish's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±2.0 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±2.4 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±1.4 pts | 8.1% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±1.9 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Vermilion Parish's census tracts?
Vermilion Parish is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,073 (Tract 9508) to $97,000 (Tract 9509.04).
| Tract 9501.0122113950101 | 4,647±462 | $89,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0222113950102 | 2,600±391 | $89,554 |
| Tract 9501.0322113950103 | 3,806±538 | $70,838 |
| Tract 9502.0122113950201 | 2,232±379 | $64,000 |
| Tract 9502.0222113950202 | 2,617±524 | $36,652 |
| Tract 950422113950400 | 4,595±243 | $43,523 |
| Tract 950522113950500 | 5,978±906 | $80,719 |
| Tract 950622113950600 | 3,464±576 | $56,081 |
| Tract 950722113950700 | 3,590±709 | $31,802 |
| Tract 950822113950800 | 4,126±820 | $25,073 |
| Tract 9509.0122113950901 | 2,377±415 | $66,250 |
| Tract 9509.0322113950903 | 3,188±566 | $49,383 |
| Tract 9509.0422113950904 | 4,879±621 | $97,000 |
| Tract 9510.0122113951001 | 4,150±609 | $55,553 |
| Tract 9510.0222113951002 | 3,724±795 | $58,654 |
| Tract 951122113951100 | 1,150±242 | $40,677 |
| Tract 990022113990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Vermilion Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 30th of 64 |
| Median home value | 31st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 64 |
| Median age | 34th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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