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Vernon

California · 222 residents · 4.974 sq mi
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Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 131 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
+144%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+16%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81072063054041990201020202024Vernon
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,250
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,450
+9%since 2000
from $17,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,141
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
98.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89%(81)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(14)
Black8.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino75.7%(168)
Asian6.3%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(102)
Diversity Score
46
+86%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, California?

Vernon, California has about 222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, California?

The typical household in Vernon, California earns about $59,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, California expensive?

In Vernon, California, the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, California?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, California?

About 0.0% of people in Vernon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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