Vernon Parish, LA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Vernon Parish decreased by 6,353. In this period, the peak population was 54,173 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52,603 | - | - |
| 2001 | 52,296 | -307 | -0.58% |
| 2002 | 51,173 | -1,123 | -2.15% |
| 2003 | 49,682 | -1,491 | -2.91% |
| 2004 | 49,306 | -376 | -0.76% |
| 2005 | 49,274 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2006 | 47,771 | -1,503 | -3.05% |
| 2007 | 46,355 | -1,416 | -2.96% |
| 2008 | 44,159 | -2,196 | -4.74% |
| 2009 | 46,431 | 2,272 | 5.15% |
| 2010 | 52,737 | 6,306 | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 52,297 | -440 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 54,173 | 1,876 | 3.59% |
| 2013 | 52,884 | -1,289 | -2.38% |
| 2014 | 52,900 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 51,535 | -1,365 | -2.58% |
| 2016 | 51,666 | 131 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 49,941 | -1,725 | -3.34% |
| 2018 | 48,679 | -1,262 | -2.53% |
| 2019 | 48,394 | -285 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 48,622 | 228 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 48,022 | -600 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 46,870 | -1,152 | -2.40% |
| 2023 | 46,250 | -620 | -1.32% |
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Vernon Parish, LA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Vernon Parish's population increased by 134 (0.25%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Vernon Parish's population decreased by 4,115 (7.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Vernon Parish's population decreased by 2,372 (4.88%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Vernon Parish's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 46,250.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon Parish's population peaked in year 2012 at 54,173.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Vernon Parish's population was lowest in year 2008 at 44,159.
Vernon Parish, LA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Vernon Parish grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Vernon Parish had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Vernon Parish annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Vernon Parish population grew the most, with an increase of 6,306 people (a 13.58% year-on-year increase)..
From 2007 to 2008 Vernon Parish population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 2,196 people (a 4.74% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Vernon Parish, LA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Vernon Parish's population decreased by 1,772 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,152 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 620 (1.32%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Vernon Parish, LA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Vernon Parish decreased by 6,634 (12.54%). The population was highest at 52,900 in the year 2014 and lowest at 46,250 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)