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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vernon

Alabama · 2,143 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 $27,344. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,143
+2%since 1990
from 2,092 in 1990
1990 – 2025
364 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,344
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,639 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,784
+36%since 1990
from $10,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
57.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
42.4% rent
2.0
−26%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,961)
Black5.9%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(308)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,835)
Black12.6%(271)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score29.4%(630)
29
+100%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
+17%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Alabama?

Vernon, Alabama has about 2,143 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Alabama?

The typical household in Vernon, Alabama earns about $27,344 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 $55,200, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Alabama?

About 12.2% 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 15.6% of people in Vernon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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