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Vinton, LA
Town in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,176
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
623
ZIP codes
0
Vinton and its ZIP codes
Vinton at a glance
- Vinton is about 5.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,875 a year, 31% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,800 (51% below Louisiana) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Vinton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vinton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,875
Poverty rate
32.7%
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (519), French Americans (308), German Americans (221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calcasieu Parish. PPP loans are for Vinton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,063
89,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,618 per person
How people get to work
Vinton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.5%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vinton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,641
16.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 40°F
64.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vinton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.2%
U.S. 33.3% +16.9 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
27.9%
U.S. 12.8% +15.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Vinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StarksCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Little Cypress, TXCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Forest Heights, TXCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Orange, TXCity | 12 mi | 21.3 |
| CarlyssCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| Pinehurst, TXCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Deweyville, TXCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| West Orange, TXCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| SulphurCity | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| Mauriceville, TXCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.4 |
| HackberryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 28.1 |
| PrienCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| DeQuincyCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Bridge City, TXCity | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| WestlakeCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 22 mi | 47.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vinton, LA in?
- Vinton is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Vinton, LA?
- About 3,176 people live in Vinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vinton?
- Nearby places include Starks (9.1 mi), Little Cypress, TX (9.9 mi), Forest Heights, TX (11 mi), Orange, TX (12 mi), Carlyss (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023