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Vernon

Illinois · 129 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 $28,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−28%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54991431872321990201020202024Vernon
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,509
+60%since 2000
from $9,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−9%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Illinois?

Vernon, Illinois has about 129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Illinois?

The typical household in Vernon, Illinois earns about $28,500 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 $51,400.

How educated are people in Vernon, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 12.2% of people in Vernon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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