Vernon County GIS Maps
Vernon County, Louisiana, has 48,750 residents and covers 1,327.9 square miles. The population declined 6.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Vernon County is 22115.
Leesville is the county's largest population center. Vernon County also includes 11 zip codes, 1 public school district and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Vernon County Trends
- Population
- 48,750▾
- Median Home Value
- $143,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,887▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Vernon County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Vernon County Population
Vernon County had 48,750 residents in 2020. That was 6.8% lower than in 2010. Vernon County had 3,781 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 37 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Leesville, Fort Johnson and Anacoco.
Population Trend in Vernon County LA
Vernon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Vernon County Zip Codes
Vernon County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Leesville (71446), Fort Johnson (71459) and Anacoco (71403). Leesville is the largest zip by population, with about 22,095 residents or 45% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Vernon County LA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71446 | Leesville | 22,095 | ▾ -2.9% |
| 71459 | Fort Johnson | 10,086 | ▾ -15.3% |
| 71403 | Anacoco | 4,348 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 70656 | Pitkin | 3,824 | ▾ -4.9% |
| 71461 | New Llano | 2,144 | ▾ -16.8% |
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Vernon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Vernon County Demographics
Vernon County has a median age of 32.1, which makes the county a little younger than Louisiana overall. About 25.3% of residents are under 18, while 13.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 26.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Vernon County LA
Median Age
32.1
Under 18
25.3%
Age 65+
13.5%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
Vernon County School Districts
Vernon County is served by 1 public school district with 7,887 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Vernon County LA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish School District | 7,887 | 100% | ▾ -13.1% |
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Vernon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Vernon County Housing & Real Estate
Vernon County has a median home value of $143,500 and a median gross rent of $1,038. About 56% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Louisiana median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $192,375 and homes spent about 80 days on the market.
Vernon County Housing Mix
Vernon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Vernon County Housing Trends
Vernon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Vernon County, LA
Vernon County has 1,537 business listings across 395 categories. The largest categories in Vernon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (95, 6.2%), Baptist Church (43, 2.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (25, 1.6%). The full Vernon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Vernon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Vernon County, LA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 95 | 6.2% |
| Baptist Church | 43 | 2.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 25 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 24 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 23 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 21 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 21 | 1.4% |
| Public And Government Association | 20 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 19 | 1.2% |
| Hotels | 18 | 1.2% |
Vernon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| R & K Ranch | Accommodation | Pitkin |
| Perez Field | Active Life | Fort Johnson |
| Fantasy Boulevard | Adult Entertainment | Leesville |
| Farm Equipment Co Inc. | Agricultural Service | Leesville |
| Leesville City Airport | Airport | Leesville |
| Lucilles Cafe | American Restaurants | Leesville |
| SuperKool Slides | Amusement Park | Deridder |
| Power Kennels | Animal Shelters | Leesville |
| Ruby D's Antiques and Collectibles | Antique Store | Anacoco |
| Mona Lisa Apartments | Apartments | New Llano |
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Vernon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Vernon County Basemaps
Vernon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Vernon County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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