District 8, Louisiana
District 8 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 8 is a geographic entity located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,334. The land area covers 68.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,334 | ±822 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,470 | ±198 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,798 | ±207 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,470 | ±198 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 328 | ±151 |
| Median Home Value | $160,300 | ±$18,433 |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | ±$104 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,611 | ±$14,315 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,908 | ±$3,719 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 597 | ±266 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,663 | ±321 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 57,641 (2024)
ID: 185729
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VERMILION PARISH
100 N STATE ST, STE 200, ABBEVILLE LA 70510-5168
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abbeville, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | New Iberia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Iberia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Iberia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Iberia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Iberia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Delcambre, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Delcambre, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Erath, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Abbeville, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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J's Barber College
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College Vocational | 14.9 mi away | 1207 Center Street, New Iberia, LA, 70560-6138 |
3373642552
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DELCAMBRE BRANCH
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 206 WEST MAIN STREET, DELCAMBRE, LA, 70528 |
(337) 685-2388
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Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
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College Vocational | 20.9 mi away | 200 Republic Ave., Suite F, Lafayette, LA, 70508 |
3379885455
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ERATH BRANCH
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 111 WEST EDWARDS, ERATH, LA, 70533 |
(337) 937-5628
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Remington College-Lafayette Campus
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College | 21.5 mi away | 4021-A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 100A, Lafayette, LA, 70503 |
3379814010
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VERMILION PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 405 EAST SAINT VICTOR STREET, ABBEVILLE, LA, 70510 |
(337) 893-2674
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Cosmetology Training Center
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College Vocational | 22.6 mi away | 5520 Johnston Street, Suite H2, Lafayette, LA, 70503 |
3372376868
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COTEAU BRANCH
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 2306 COTEAU RD., NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560 |
(337) 364-7430
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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 3253 Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette, LA, 70506 |
3379884042
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LYDIA BRANCH
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 4800 FREYOU ROAD, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560 |
(337) 364-7808
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LELAND BOWMAN LOCK, LA US, located 12.1 miles from District 8. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.6° | 40.8° | 50.2° | 5.43" | 0.0" |
| February | 63.3° | 44.8° | 54.0° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| March | 69.3° | 51.4° | 60.3° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| April | 75.1° | 57.8° | 66.5° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.0° | 66.1° | 74.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.7° | 71.9° | 79.8° | 6.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 73.4° | 81.5° | 8.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.2° | 72.7° | 81.4° | 6.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.8° | 68.8° | 77.8° | 6.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.5° | 58.5° | 69.0° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| November | 69.2° | 49.0° | 59.1° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| December | 61.9° | 43.2° | 52.6° | 4.37" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delcambre town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Erath town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Perry CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Abbeville city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Lydia CDP | CDP | 15.1 mi | — |
| New Iberia city | City | 15.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2211395344. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.