Vinton is located in Calcasieu county Louisiana with a geographic area of 5.1 square miles. The total population in Vinton is 3,296 with 52.5% male and 47.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 11.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 27.6% of the population and over age 65 is 15.5% of the population. The median household income is $45,057, per capita income is $20,033. There are a total of 1,051 housing units with 51.0% owner occupied. Education includes 28.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 15.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Vinton in the summer is 81 degrees, and in the winter 51 degrees.