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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vernon

Illinois · 217 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,944. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 34.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

217
+22%vs 2000
vs 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
246 / sq mi
+22%vs 2000
vs 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
54991431872321990201020202024Vernon
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,944
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,530
−2%vs 2000
vs $9,686 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.9%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
90.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
9.5% rent
0.9
−37%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(7)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.7%
−20.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.8 min
+139%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vernon, Illinois?

Vernon, Illinois has about 217 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Illinois?

The typical household in Vernon, Illinois earns about $16,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Illinois expensive?

In Vernon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Illinois?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Illinois?

About 34.9% of people in Vernon, Illinois 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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