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Vernon

Indiana · 236 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 $27,292. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−28%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+37%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
491662834005171990201020202024Vernon
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,292
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,046
+56%since 2000
from $17,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(211)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score7%(16)
Diversity Score
7
+132%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Indiana?

Vernon, Indiana has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Indiana?

The typical household in Vernon, Indiana earns about $27,292 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Indiana?

About 9.6% 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 12.2% 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 164 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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