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Vernon County

Missouri · 19,707 residents · 826.391 sq mi
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Vernon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,910. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% 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 $102,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
19,707
−4%since 2000
from 20,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,910
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,553
+57%since 2000
from $15,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(19,742)
Black0.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(172)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(904)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(17,966)
Black0.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(426)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other3%(582)
Diversity Score15.2%(2,999)
Segregation Score22.2%(4,377)
Diversity Score
15
+244%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon County, Missouri?

Vernon County, Missouri has about 19,707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon County, Missouri?

The typical household in Vernon County, Missouri earns about $43,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon County, Missouri expensive?

In Vernon County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon County, Missouri?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon County, Missouri?

About 15.1% of people in Vernon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 666 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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