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Anacoco, LA
Village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
Population
889
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
0
Anacoco and its ZIP codes
Anacoco at a glance
- Anacoco is about 2.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,214, 21% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,500 and median rent is $581 a month.
Local data for Anacoco, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anacoco, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,214
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$211,500
Median rent
$581/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (99), Irish Americans (50), Mexican Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon Parish. PPP loans are for Anacoco.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,035
12,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,923
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$563M
FY 2026, $11,555 per person
How people get to work
Anacoco, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anacoco, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
248
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anacoco, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Anacoco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HornbeckTown | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| LeesvilleCity | 9.3 mi | 8.9 |
| New LlanoTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort Polk NorthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| FlorienVillage | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Fort Polk SouthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| FisherVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| South Toledo Bend, TXCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| SimpsonVillage | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| ManyTown | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| RosepineTown | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| Fort JesupCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.3 |
| DeRidderCity | 28 mi | 9.3 |
| ProvencalVillage | 29 mi | 2.5 |
| Milam, TXCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 33.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anacoco, LA in?
- Anacoco is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Anacoco, LA?
- About 889 people live in Anacoco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anacoco?
- Nearby places include Hornbeck (5.8 mi), Leesville (9.3 mi), New Llano (12 mi), Fort Polk North (14 mi), Florien (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023