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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Vernon County

Wisconsin · 28,056 residents · 791.563 sq mi
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Vernon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,178. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,056
+10%since 1990
from 25,617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K27K28K30K32K1990201020202024Vernon County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,178
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,548 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,859
+57%since 1990
from $10,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
20.9% rent
2.4
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(25,488)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(90)
Asian0.3%(65)
Diversity Score2.1%(543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(27,617)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(186)
Asian0.2%(60)
Diversity Score2.3%(659)
2
+11%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−52%since 1990
from 34.9 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 Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County, Wisconsin has about 28,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Vernon County, Wisconsin earns about $33,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Vernon County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

About 14.2% of people in Vernon County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,439 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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