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Vernon

Indiana · 318 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $95,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
318
−4%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
491662834005171990201020202024Vernon
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,304
+23%since 2000
from $17,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing13.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(325)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(309)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+5%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Indiana?

Vernon, Indiana has about 318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Indiana?

The typical household in Vernon, Indiana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Indiana expensive?

In Vernon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Vernon, Indiana?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Indiana?

About 4.0% of people in Vernon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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