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Vernon

Alabama · 1,921 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 $31,903. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,600. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,921
−10%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
326 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Vernon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,903
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,200
+30%since 2000
from $14,784 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,503)
Black15.3%(294)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(35)
Diversity Score40.1%(770)
Diversity Score
40
+36%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Alabama?

Vernon, Alabama has about 1,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Alabama?

The typical household in Vernon, Alabama earns about $31,903 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 $95,600, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Alabama?

About 7.9% 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 29.1% 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 171 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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