Census Bureau data for Vernon city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Vernon city
- What is the median household income in Vernon city?
- The median household income in Vernon city is $27,174 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Vernon city?
- The poverty rate in Vernon city is 29.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Vernon city?
- $112,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Vernon city?
- The median gross rent in Vernon city is $464 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Vernon city residents have a college degree?
- 11.7% of adults in Vernon city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,819
Median Income
$27,174
Median Home Value
$112,500
Poverty Rate
29.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.7%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,711 (-5.9%)
Home Value:
+$11,200 (+11.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.7 pp (+18.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-2.5%)
Unemployment:
-4.5 pp (-26.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,819
Median Age
44.0
Female
63.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.0%
Black 19.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$27,174
±$9,035
-$34,853 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$52,387
Median Family Income
$42,250
Poverty Rate
29.6%
+18.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
44.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.9%
$10–15k
14.7%
$15–25k
17.9%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
10.6%
$75–100k
4.6%
$100–150k
10.5%
$150–200k
1.4%
$200k+
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,058
Owner-Occupied
39.5%
Renter-Occupied
60.5%
Vacancy Rate
25.9%
Median Home Value
$112,500
-$82,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$464
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.6%
$50–100k
30.3%
$100–200k
20.3%
$200–300k
17.1%
$300–500k
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
62.4%
$500–1k
30.1%
$1–1.5k
7.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.5%
1 vehicle
48.6%
2 vehicles
16.6%
3+
16.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
41.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
24.5%
5–19 units
2.2%
Mobile home
5.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
22.2%
2000–2009
0.6%
2010+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.7%
-16.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.4%
Some College / Associate
34.1%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Unemployment Rate
12.7%
+7.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.8%
Self-Employed
1.2%
Government Workers
24.9%
Private For-Profit
73.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.6%
Manufacturing
24.5%
Retail
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Public Admin
6.4%
Prof. Services
5.5%
Transportation
4.8%
Finance
4.3%
Agriculture
1.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Production
33.2%
Management
31.6%
Sales
19.0%
Food Prep
10.1%
Construction
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.1 min
Drove Alone
86.2%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.8%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
784
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
25.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
11.5%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
3.5%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
7.3%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
12.1%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 24.0%
Working age (18–64): 76.0%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.6%
With a Disability
34.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.2%
Uninsured
2.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.7%
Has a Computer
82.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023