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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vernonia

Oregon · 2,228 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Vernonia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,181. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $115,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,228
+23%since 1990
from 1,808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,356 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,100 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+1%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Vernonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,181
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,647
+79%since 1990
from $9,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,300
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$667
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.8
+49%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(50)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score11.8%(214)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,102)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(50)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score7%(156)
7
−41%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 37.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernonia, Oregon?

Vernonia, Oregon has about 2,228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernonia, Oregon?

The typical household in Vernonia, Oregon earns about $41,181 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Vernonia, Oregon?

About 10.4% 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 9.7% of people in Vernonia, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernonia, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernonia, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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