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North Vernon

Indiana · 6,608 residents · 7.674 sq mi
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North Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,608
+1%since 2000
from 6,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024North Vernon
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,205
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,244 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,387
+57%since 2000
from $16,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,063)
Black1.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(227)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2.1%(140)
Diversity Score17.1%(1,129)
Diversity Score
17
+136%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Vernon, Indiana?

North Vernon, Indiana has about 6,608 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Vernon, Indiana earns about $55,205 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in North Vernon, Indiana?

About 12.4% 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 14.6% 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 1,297 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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