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Vernonia

Oregon · 2,374 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Vernonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,374
+7%since 2000
from 2,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,445 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+21%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Vernonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,402
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,181 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,790
+73%since 2000
from $16,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,334
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,009)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(123)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.8%(90)
Diversity Score23.9%(567)
Diversity Score
24
+242%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernonia, Oregon?

Vernonia, Oregon has about 2,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernonia, Oregon?

The typical household in Vernonia, Oregon earns about $52,402 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 $209,500, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.

How educated are people in Vernonia, Oregon?

About 13.9% 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 10.1% 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 566 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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