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Vernon

Michigan · 783 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,635. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,800. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783
−8%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5056598139671K1990201020202024Vernon
2024697
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,635
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,103
+5%since 2000
from $16,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+57%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(825)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(750)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(54)
Diversity Score
7
+40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 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
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Michigan?

Vernon, Michigan has about 783 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Michigan?

The typical household in Vernon, Michigan earns about $36,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Michigan expensive?

In Vernon, Michigan, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Michigan?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Michigan?

About 28.9% of people in Vernon, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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