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Vernon Center

Minnesota · 359 residents · 0.489 sq mi
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Vernon Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,703. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

359
+11%since 1990
from 323 in 1990
1990 – 2025
734 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 661 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
−2%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2753023303583851990201020202024Vernon Center
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,703
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,693
+112%since 1990
from $9,762 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$330
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
91.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
8.3% rent
1.3
−4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−47%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Center, Minnesota?

Vernon Center, Minnesota has about 359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon Center, Minnesota?

The typical household in Vernon Center, Minnesota earns about $50,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Center, Minnesota expensive?

In Vernon Center, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Center, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Center, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon Center, Minnesota?

About 1.5% of people in Vernon Center, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon Center, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon Center, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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