Vernon is located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. Vernon has a 2024 population of 30,586. Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually but its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernon is $97,588 with a poverty rate of 11.79%. The median age in Vernon is 39.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,393 | 77.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,029 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,854 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 1,729 | 5.71% |
| Other race | 1,093 | 3.61% |
| Native American | 191 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,980 | 2.31 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Non Family | 5,388 | 1.35 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Married | 5,060 | 2.87 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 1,969 | 3.35 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 563 | 2.72 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,299 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 2,009 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,932 | 21.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,077 | 13.69% |
| High School Graduate | 6,636 | 29.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 415 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 4,112 | 18.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,044 | 16,039 | 5,910 |
| Hispanic | 2,149 | 1,728 | 330 |
| Asian | 1,391 | 1,294 | 1,125 |
| Black | 1,270 | 1,123 | 407 |
| 2+ Races | 1,085 | 1,020 | 433 |
| Other Race | 851 | 635 | 62 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,686 | $67,654 | $64,210 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,328 | $91,821 | $75,814 |
| High School Graduate | $42,414 | $45,408 | $36,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,188 | $44,402 | $24,216 |
| Overall | $52,678 | $57,225 | $47,161 |
| Some College | $47,147 | $59,599 | $40,997 |
$52,678
Average Earnings
$57,225
Average Male
$47,161
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.78% of Vernon residents speak only English, while 14.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,860 | 2,223 | 10.17% |
| Hispanic | 3,546 | 474 | 13.37% |
| Black | 1,841 | 407 | 22.11% |
| Other | 1,093 | 313 | 28.64% |
| Multiple | 2,025 | 237 | 11.7% |
| Native | 191 | 150 | 78.53% |
| Asian | 1,729 | 128 | 7.4% |
11.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Native, with 78.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Asian, with 7.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.71% |
| High School | 18.36% |
| Some College | 9.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,097 | $116,022 |
| Households | $79,875 | $97,588 |
| Married Families | $120,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,025 | $65,457 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,473
Number of Veterans
1,335
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 454 |
| First Gulf War | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 402 |
| 65 to 74 | 358 |
| 75+ | 304 |
| 35 to 54 | 280 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,297 | 6.55% |
| Black | 114 | 8.67% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 3.96% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 4.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.51%
Born in Vernon
90.4%
Native Born
9.6%
Foreign Born
4.48%
Non Citizen
5.12%
Naturalized
90.4% of Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 63.51% having been born in Connecticut. 4.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,536 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 30,546 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 30,556 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 30,566 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 30,576 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 30,586 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 30,596 | -10 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 30,606 | 199 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 30,407 | 232 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 30,175 | 791 | 2.69% |
| 2019 | 29,384 | 32 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 29,352 | 96 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 29,256 | 87 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 29,169 | 105 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 29,064 | -61 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 29,125 | -91 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 29,216 | 24 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 29,192 | 25 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 29,167 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 29,171 | 0 | 0% |