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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vernon

Florida · 823 residents · 4.764 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,500. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

823
+11%vs 2000
vs 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
173 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6008541K1K2K1990201020202024Vernon
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,176 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,331
−38%vs 2000
vs $11,869 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.6%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$259
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
72.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
2.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(655)
Black19.1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score41.7%(343)
42
+6%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vernon, Florida?

Vernon, Florida has about 823 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Florida?

The typical household in Vernon, Florida earns about $16,500 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Florida?

About 7.7% 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 36.6% of people in Vernon, Florida 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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