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Vernon Center

New Jersey · 1,713 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Vernon Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,446. Population has declined 10% since 2011. Median home value is $219,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% 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
1,713
−10%vs 2011
vs 1,899 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
581 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 645 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 35.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,446
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,076 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,774
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $32,785 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.368 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $220,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,161 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,434)
Black4.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(384)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.4%(919)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,493)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(143)
Asian1.7%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.3%(434)
Diversity Score
25
−48%vs 2011
vs 48 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 37.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
53.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
8.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

Vernon Center, New Jersey has about 1,713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

The typical household in Vernon Center, New Jersey earns about $66,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Center, New Jersey expensive?

In Vernon Center, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $219,900, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Center, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

About 14.3% of people in Vernon Center, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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