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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vernon

Alabama · 2,092 residents · 5.894 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,092
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
355 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,639
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,344 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,836
−27%vs 2000
vs $14,784 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$217
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $280 in 2000
US average: $450
56.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.6% in 2000
43.6% rent
2.7
+35%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,961)
Black5.9%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score14.7%(308)
15
−50%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.4%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vernon, Alabama?

Vernon, Alabama has about 2,092 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Alabama?

The typical household in Vernon, Alabama earns about $17,639 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $217 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Alabama?

About 11.2% 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 17.1% of people in Vernon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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