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Vernon

New York · 1,151 residents (2025 est.) · 0.946 sq mi
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Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,238
+7%since 2000
from 1,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+28%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,151 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Vernon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,988
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,318
+80%since 2000
from $17,930 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−5%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,119)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,116)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(79)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other2.3%(28)
Diversity Score22.8%(283)
Diversity Score
23
+309%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, New York?

Vernon, New York has about 1,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, New York?

The typical household in Vernon, New York earns about $63,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, New York expensive?

In Vernon, New York, the median home is worth about $184,300, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, New York?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, New York?

About 12.4% of people in Vernon, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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