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Vernon Micro

Vernon, TX · 1 counties · 12,887 residents · 970.946 sq mi
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Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,121. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% 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 $73,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
12,887
−12%since 2000
from 14,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Vernon
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,121
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,340
+41%since 2000
from $16,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(10,083)
Black8.7%(1,278)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(3,015)
Asian0.6%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(8,493)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(7,012)
Black7.9%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino29%(3,734)
Asian4.4%(566)
Other2.9%(377)
Diversity Score75%(9,659)
Segregation Score21.4%(2,757)
Diversity Score
75
+30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

VernonCENTRAL9,747
What's inside

1 component county

Wilbarger CountyCENTRAL12,481
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon, TX?

Vernon, TX has about 12,887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon, TX?

The typical household in Vernon, TX earns about $45,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon, TX expensive?

In Vernon, TX, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon, TX?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon, TX?

About 18.9% of people in Vernon, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon, TX has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,234 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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