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Vernon Center

New Jersey · 1,743 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Vernon Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,393. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $123,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,743
+27%since 2019
from 1,371 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
592 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 465 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+3%since 2019
from 41.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Vernon Center
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,393
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,339 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,240
−2%since 2019
from $44,332 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,226 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
44.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,207)
Black3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score27.2%(372)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,413)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(231)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score35.4%(618)
Diversity Score
35
+30%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+8%since 2019
from 41.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Female
44.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Foreign born
22.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

Vernon Center, New Jersey has about 1,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon Center, New Jersey earns about $62,393 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 $123,600, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Center, New Jersey?

About 20.0% 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 10.3% of people in Vernon Center, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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