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Vernon Valley

New Jersey · 1,491 residents · 2.665 sq mi
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Vernon Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,622. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $258,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,491
−14%since 2000
from 1,737 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
559 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+33%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9081K1K2K2K2000201020202024Vernon Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,622
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,943 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,958
+139%since 2000
from $23,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,255)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(143)
Asian1.5%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.1%(419)
Diversity Score
28
+151%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Valley, New Jersey?

Vernon Valley, New Jersey has about 1,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon Valley, New Jersey earns about $136,622 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 $258,100.

How educated are people in Vernon Valley, New Jersey?

About 33.8% 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 4.8% 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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