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Vernon

Alabama · 1,823 residents (2025 est.) · 5.894 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,967. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 429 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,714
−20%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,823 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,967
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,818
+41%since 2000
from $14,784 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+13%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+84%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,835)
Black12.6%(271)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(630)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,312)
Black18.9%(324)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.6%(28)
Diversity Score47.2%(809)
Diversity Score
47
+61%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Alabama?

Vernon, Alabama has about 1,714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Alabama?

The typical household in Vernon, Alabama earns about $27,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Alabama expensive?

In Vernon, Alabama, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Alabama?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Alabama?

About 34.8% of people in Vernon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 378 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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