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Vernon

Illinois · 103 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 $41,563. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−42%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54991431872321990201020202024Vernon
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,150
+139%since 2000
from $9,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance31.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services14.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$532
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
22.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.5 min
+300%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Illinois?

Vernon, Illinois has about 103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Illinois?

The typical household in Vernon, Illinois earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Illinois expensive?

In Vernon, Illinois, the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Illinois?

About 3.7% 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 29.8% 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 114 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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