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Vernon

Michigan · 738 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,286. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
−13%since 2000
from 847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+21%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5056598139671K1990201020202024Vernon
2024697
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,286
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,503
+81%since 2000
from $16,337 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(40)
Diversity Score
5
+10%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Michigan?

Vernon, Michigan has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Michigan?

The typical household in Vernon, Michigan earns about $59,286 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 $96,000.

How educated are people in Vernon, Michigan?

About 13.6% 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 10.4% 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 175 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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