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North Vernon

Indiana · 6,728 residents · 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 $36,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
6,728
+3%since 2000
from 6,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+6%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024North Vernon
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,830
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,244 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,002
+1%since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(6,326)
Black1.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(162)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other2.3%(156)
Diversity Score15.7%(1,057)
Diversity Score
16
+117%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Vernon, Indiana?

North Vernon, Indiana has about 6,728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Vernon, Indiana earns about $36,830 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in North Vernon, Indiana?

About 6.8% 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 17.6% 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 1,417 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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