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Vernon

Florida · 755 residents (2025 est.) · 4.764 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $115,800. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
815
+10%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:755 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6008541K1K2K1990201020202024Vernon
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,194
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,176 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,452
+114%since 2000
from $11,869 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+5%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(569)
Black15.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(517)
Black14.7%(120)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(75)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other12.1%(99)
Diversity Score69.1%(563)
Diversity Score
69
+75%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Florida?

Vernon, Florida has about 815 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Florida?

The typical household in Vernon, Florida earns about $43,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Florida expensive?

In Vernon, Florida, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Florida?

About 27.9% of people in Vernon, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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