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Vernon

Texas · 10,078 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 $43,315. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
10,078
−14%since 2000
from 11,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Vernon
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,315
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,331
+42%since 2000
from $15,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(7,691)
Black9.5%(1,107)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(2,611)
Asian0.7%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(7,156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(5,023)
Black8.1%(814)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(3,243)
Asian5.3%(538)
Other3.4%(343)
Diversity Score78.6%(7,923)
Diversity Score
79
+28%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, Texas?

Vernon, Texas has about 10,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, Texas?

The typical household in Vernon, Texas earns about $43,315 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 $69,400, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, Texas?

About 12.7% 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 17.7% 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 1,923 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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