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Vernon Valley

New Jersey · 1,626 residents · 2.665 sq mi
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Vernon Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,792. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,626
−6%since 2000
from 1,737 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
610 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K2000201020202024Vernon Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,792
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,943 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,323
+19%since 2000
from $23,801 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$309,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+106%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,644)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3%(52)
Asian1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,499)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(79)
Asian1.2%(20)
Other4.1%(67)
Diversity Score23.5%(383)
Diversity Score
24
+110%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Valley, New Jersey?

Vernon Valley, New Jersey has about 1,626 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon Valley, New Jersey earns about $72,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Valley, New Jersey expensive?

In Vernon Valley, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $309,700.

How educated are people in Vernon Valley, New Jersey?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Valley, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.1% of people in Vernon Valley, 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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