Vernon Parish, LA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,281
Per Capita Income
$29,550
Poverty Rate
18.3%
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Gini Index
0.450
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.9%
$25K–$50K22.5%
$50K–$75K20.0%
$75K–$100K11.6%
$100K–$150K16.1%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Vernon Parish, LA is $58,281 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,550. 18.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.450 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).