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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vernal

Utah · 7,714 residents · 4.623 sq mi
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Vernal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,357. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,100. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,714
+16%since 1990
from 6,644 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,669 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.3
+6%since 1990
from 26.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,357
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,497
+40%since 1990
from $9,649 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
35.7% rent
2.6
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(6,293)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(305)
Asian0.6%(42)
Diversity Score22%(1,463)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(7,083)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(343)
Asian0.3%(26)
Diversity Score12.2%(939)
12
−45%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernal, Utah?

Vernal, Utah has about 7,714 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vernal, Utah?

The typical household in Vernal, Utah earns about $30,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernal, Utah expensive?

In Vernal, Utah, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Vernal, Utah?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vernal, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernal, Utah?

About 14.8% of people in Vernal, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernal, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernal, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,070 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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