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Vernon

New York · 1,177 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,177
+2%since 2000
from 1,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8561K1K1K1K1990201020202024Vernon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,931
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,272
+47%since 2000
from $17,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,077)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian1.4%(16)
Other3.1%(37)
Diversity Score17.3%(204)
Diversity Score
17
+211%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, New York?

Vernon, New York has about 1,177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon, New York earns about $47,931 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 $132,700, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, New York?

About 16.5% 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 12.9% 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 70 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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