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Vernon

New York · 1,172 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
1,172
+1%since 2000
from 1,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,239 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Vernon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,646
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,583
+37%since 2000
from $17,930 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,115)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1.6%(19)
Diversity Score11.5%(135)
Diversity Score
12
+107%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, New York?

Vernon, New York has about 1,172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon, New York earns about $43,646 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 $107,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, New York?

About 24.5% 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 12.0% 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 75 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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