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Vernon

Florida · 687 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 $25,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,300. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
−8%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6008541K1K2K1990201020202024Vernon
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,176 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,017
+18%since 2000
from $11,869 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(524)
Black14%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(27)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other12.5%(86)
Diversity Score57.4%(394)
Diversity Score
57
+46%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Florida?

Vernon, Florida has about 687 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Florida?

The typical household in Vernon, Florida earns about $25,417 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Florida?

About 5.6% 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 25.9% 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 136 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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