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Vernon Parish, LA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Vernon Parish, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 45,091
- −7.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,300
- Median household income
- $57,270
- +16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,403
- Highest market score
- 63
- Insurance agencies, #680 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 45,091 people live in Vernon Parish, in 18,300 households. Population estimates put the population change in Vernon Parish from 2020 to 2025 at −7.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Vernon Parish is $57,270 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Vernon Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Vernon Parish are for insurance agencies (63), real estate agents and brokers (59) and clothing and shoe stores (56). Vernon Parish ranks #680 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Vernon Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (98% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Vernon Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Vernon Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #680 of 2,272 | 16 | 8.7 | $2.7M | 214 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #579 of 2,176 | 17 | 9.3 | Index only | 266 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #808 of 2,087 | 14 | 7.7 | $2.1M | 168 | 3 |
| Real estate | 55 | #807 of 2,229 | 24 | 13.1 | Index only | 237 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 53 | #986 of 2,210 | 18 | 9.8 | $1.7M | 189 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #931 of 2,057 | 18 | 9.8 | $2.5M | 104 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #708 of 1,485 | 5 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 101 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,129 of 2,378 | 26 | 14.2 | $583K | 131 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #919 of 1,886 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.6M | 361 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,207 of 2,405 | 75 | 41.0 | $783K | 118 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,246 of 2,358 | 17 | 9.3 | $3M | 124 | 22 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,260 of 2,405 | 139 | 76.0 | $422K | 114 | 50 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #1,239 of 2,200 | 21 | 11.5 | $656K | 75 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,315 of 2,394 | 70 | 38.3 | $254K | 166 | 24 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,105 of 1,889 | 12 | 6.6 | $4.9M | 118 | 7 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,219 of 2,090 | 12 | 6.6 | $4.9M | 96 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,410 of 2,401 | 53 | 29.0 | $286K | 106 | 19 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,420 of 2,339 | 30 | 16.4 | $472K | 110 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,028 of 1,656 | 8 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 125 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 43 | #1,104 of 1,707 | 12 | 6.6 | $3.8M | 80 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,301 of 2,063 | 14 | 7.7 | $4.2M | 113 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 39 | #1,520 of 2,222 | 22 | 12.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,644 of 2,402 | 47 | 25.7 | $2.1M | 63 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,309 of 1,769 | 10 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 35 | #995 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.6M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,947 of 2,385 | 65 | 35.5 | $218K | 102 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,150 of 1,334 | 5 | 2.7 | $2M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #1,272 of 1,530 | 9 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 67 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 28 | #1,861 of 2,261 | 29 | 15.8 | $3.5M | 44 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,740 of 2,070 | 13 | 7.1 | $7.8M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 24 | #1,314 of 1,451 | 7 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 23 | #1,346 of 1,472 | 5 | 2.7 | $421K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 22 | #1,334 of 1,461 | 9 | 4.9 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 17 | #1,993 of 2,088 | 18 | 9.8 | $546K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 13 | #1,281 of 1,328 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 9 | #1,311 of 1,356 | 13 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 9 | #1,753 of 1,792 | 13 | 7.1 | $756K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $1.5M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $5.9M | 352 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $4.4M | 185 | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | Index only | 111 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $11.4M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.9M | 247 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.1M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | Index only | 211 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $5.1M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $22.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $29.9M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $23.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $23.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Vernon Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.2M | $828 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $50.2M | $2,742 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $58.7M | $3,209 | 79 |
| Groceries | $100.8M | $5,506 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.2M | $773 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.2M | $337 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.8M | $537 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.8M | $970 | 75 |
| Pets | $13.8M | $753 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $29.9M | $1,633 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $43M | $2,352 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.5M | $2,485 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.6M | $1,291 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $246.5M | $13,470 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Vernon Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 45,091−7.3% since 2020
- Households
- 18,300
- Median age
- 35.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,327 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $57,270+16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,627
- Median home value
- $156,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,403
- Daytime population
- 43,022Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Vernon Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Vernon Parish at 45,091 people in 2025, down 7.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 18,300 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Vernon Parish, LA spend?
Households in Vernon Parish spend about $246.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $100.8M on groceries and $58.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Vernon Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Vernon Parish, LA?
Of the business types scored in Vernon Parish, insurance agencies (63), real estate agents and brokers (59) and clothing and shoe stores (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #680 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Vernon Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Vernon Parish is $57,270, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 7.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (98% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Vernon Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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