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Vernon

Oklahoma · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 5.735 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
Unchangedsince 2023
from 33 in 2023
2023 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+1%since 2023
from 45.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2023 – 2024
323333343420232024Vernon
202433
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,891
+10%since 2023
from $29,845 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−7%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing21.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing21.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
64.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black36.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other48.5%(16)
Diversity Score76.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black39.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.4%(12)
Diversity Score81.7%(27)
Diversity Score
82
+7%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
Female
36.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
Foreign born
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Oklahoma?

Vernon, Oklahoma has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Vernon, Oklahoma earns about $53,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Vernon, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Oklahoma?

About 15.2% of people in Vernon, Oklahoma 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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