Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Vernon Parish: Parish in Louisiana, United States

About

Vernon Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,334 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,894 inhabitants. Its county seat is Leesville. The county was created 153 years ago in 1870.

Vernon Parish locator map
Location of Vernon Parish on Louisiana map.

Quick Facts about Vernon Parish

Population : 47,894 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Louisiana (United States)
Different from : Vernon County, Vernon County
Area : 3474 km2
Water as percent of area : 1%
Land as percent of area : 99%
Named for : Mount Vernon
Altitude : 302 feet / 92 meters
Capital : Leesville
Establishment : January 01, 1871
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 08:38:22 (21st December 2024)
Density : 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -9.27% (2010-2020)
Vernon Parish Courthouse LA image
Vernon Parish Courthouse LA
Vernon Parish Courthouse LA image
Vernon Parish Courthouse LA image

Geography

Vernon Parish is located at 31°6'30"N 93°11'3"W (31.1082900, -93.1841500). It has 6 neighbors: Allen Parish, Beauregard Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Rapides Parish, Sabine Parish and Newton County.

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Vernon Parish Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon Parish.

City Name Population Title
Leesville 5,523 City in Louisiana, United States
New Llano 2,186 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Rosepine 1,540 City in Louisiana, United States of America
Anacoco 777 Suburb village of Leesville, located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States
Simpson 582 Village in Louisiana, United States
Hornbeck 436 Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States

Vernon Parish has 6 neighbours.

  • Leesville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Vernon Parish decreased by 9.27% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 52,334 - census
2011 52,270 -0.12% estimation process
2012 54,120 3.42% estimation process
2013 52,815 -2.47% estimation process
2014 52,816 0% estimation process
2015 51,431 -2.69% estimation process
2016 51,481 0.1% estimation process
2017 49,789 -3.4% estimation process
2018 48,101 -3.51% estimation process
2019 47,429 -1.42% estimation process
2020 47,894 0.97% estimation process

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People born in Vernon Parish (3)

People born in Vernon Parish, including politician Walter O. Bigby, politician Mary Evelyn Parker, political scientist and activist Jewel Prestage, .

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