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Vernon County

Wisconsin · 30,714 residents · 791.563 sq mi
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Vernon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,714
+9%since 2000
from 28,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K32K1990201020202024Vernon County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,549
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,178 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,192
+71%since 2000
from $15,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(27,617)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(186)
Asian0.2%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(659)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(29,179)
Black0.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(464)
Asian0.3%(89)
Other2%(608)
Diversity Score10.2%(3,139)
Segregation Score16.9%(5,199)
Diversity Score
10
+335%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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VERNON COUNTY VS
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Income$66,420+22%
Home value$197,500+22%
Population17,036−46%
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VERNON COUNTY VS
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Income$64,094+17%
Home value$183,400+13%
Population15,910−49%
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VERNON COUNTY VS
La Crosse County
Income$73,013+34%
Home value$257,000+59%
Population121,339+286%
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VERNON COUNTY VS
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Income$69,467+27%
Home value$210,000+30%
Population46,572+48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County, Wisconsin has about 30,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vernon County, Wisconsin earns about $54,549 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 $161,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

About 22.9% 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 15.0% 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 5,097 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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