Vermilion Parish, LA
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
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Parish | |
| Location within the state of Louisiana Location within the state of Louisiana | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | 1844 |
| Parish seat | Abbeville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,540 sq mi (3,990 km2) |
| • Land | 1,170 sq mi (3,020 km2) |
| • Water | 370 sq mi (970 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 57,999 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Vermilion Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 57,999. The parish seat is Abbeville. The parish was founded in 1844.
History[edit | edit source]
Vermilion Parish was created on March 25, 1844, from parts of Lafayette Parish and St. Martin Parish. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Attakapas.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 3,990 square kilometers, of which 3,020 square kilometers is land and 970 square kilometers (24.3%) is water. The parish is part of the Acadiana region, known for its Cajun culture and heritage.
Adjacent parishes[edit | edit source]
- Acadia Parish (north)
- Lafayette Parish (northeast)
- Iberia Parish (east)
- St. Mary Parish (southeast)
- Cameron Parish (west)
- Jefferson Davis Parish (northwest)
National protected areas[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 57,999 people, 21,000 households, and 15,000 families residing in the parish. The population density was 19 people per square kilometer. The racial makeup of the parish was 80% White, 15% African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, and 3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5% of the population.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Vermilion Parish is largely based on agriculture, fishing, and oil and gas. The parish is known for its rice and crawfish production. The Port of Vermilion is a significant hub for commercial fishing and seafood processing.
Education[edit | edit source]
The parish is served by the Vermilion Parish School Board, which operates several public schools in the area. Higher education is provided by nearby institutions such as University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Abbeville (parish seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Villages[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Maurice Edwin Landry, former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Ernest Joseph "E.J." Broussard, Major League Baseball pitcher
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
- List of parishes in Louisiana
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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