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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vernon

Texas · 11,660 residents · 7.89 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,194. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,660
−3%since 1990
from 12,001 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,478 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+2%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Vernon
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,194
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,396 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,747
+64%since 1990
from $9,613 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
35.9% rent
1.5
−7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(9,176)
Black10.7%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,826)
Asian0.5%(65)
Diversity Score65.3%(7,833)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(7,691)
Black9.5%(1,107)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(2,611)
Asian0.7%(81)
Diversity Score61.4%(7,156)
61
−6%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vernon, Texas?

Vernon, Texas has about 11,660 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Texas?

The typical household in Vernon, Texas earns about $28,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, Texas expensive?

In Vernon, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Vernon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 341 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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