Varnado, Louisiana
Varnado: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Varnado is a city located in the county of Washington Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,461 and a population density of 1,719 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 332 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Varnado
| Population : | 332 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Washington Parish |
| Postal code : | 70467 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 985 |
| Area : | 0.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 128 feet / 39 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:41:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 391 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -340.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Varnado is located at 30°53'38"N 89°49'46"W (30.8938000, -89.8295200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Varnado decreased by 340.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 336 | -334.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 332 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 331 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 331 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 331 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 332 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 337 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 338 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 335 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 332 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,011 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,770 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,488 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,764 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.3% |
| White only, percent : | 97.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 989 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,103 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,103 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,117 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $487 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $621 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 30 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,907 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,445 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,796 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 872,662 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 188,086 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,703 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,112 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 510 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,229 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 257,558 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,338 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,831 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,145 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 453 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,766 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,594 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 30.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 577.76 |
Schools in Varnado
College & universities near Varnado, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176239 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville (MS) | 39470 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Varnado, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Washington Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa | 11,412 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Springhill | 4,684 | City in Louisiana, USA |
| Franklinton | 3,647 | City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Angie | 246 | Village in Louisiana, United States |
