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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vernonia

Oregon · 1,808 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Vernonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,271. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 420 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,808
−19%vs 2000
vs 2,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,100 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Vernonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,271
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,181 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,311
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,647 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $115,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$376
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $667 in 2000
US average: $450
68.7%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.9% in 2000
31.3% rent
1.9
−33%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,102)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(50)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(156)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(50)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.6%(29)
Diversity Score11.8%(214)
12
+69%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.0 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vernonia, Oregon?

Vernonia, Oregon has about 1,808 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernonia, Oregon?

The typical household in Vernonia, Oregon earns about $23,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernonia, Oregon expensive?

In Vernonia, Oregon, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Vernonia, Oregon?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vernonia, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernonia, Oregon?

About 16.5% of people in Vernonia, Oregon 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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