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North Vernon

Indiana · 6,559 residents (2025 est.) · 7.674 sq mi
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North Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,078
+9%since 2000
from 6,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,559 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024North Vernon
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,244 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,818
+59%since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(6,246)
Black1.5%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(6,253)
Black0.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(551)
Asian1.3%(92)
Other1.6%(116)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,884)
Diversity Score
27
+268%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Vernon, Indiana?

North Vernon, Indiana has about 7,078 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Vernon, Indiana?

The typical household in North Vernon, Indiana earns about $51,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Vernon, Indiana expensive?

In North Vernon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $128,600, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in North Vernon, Indiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Vernon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Vernon, Indiana?

About 16.7% of people in North Vernon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Vernon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, North Vernon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,767 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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