Vernon is a city located in Washington County Florida. Vernon has a 2024 population of 749. Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 731 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernon is $51,894 with a poverty rate of 27.76%. The median age in Vernon is 44.4 years: 35.6 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 80.52% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 11.63% |
| Native American | 35 | 5.09% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 277 | 2.34 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.19 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 84 | 3.45 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 79 | 2.39 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Male | 17 | 3.18 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 1.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 230 | 45.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 10.52% |
| Some College | 122 | 24.21% |
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 | 406 | 328 | 38 |
| Black | 47 | 43 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 14 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 16 | 8 |
| Native American | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,813 | $29,375 | $18,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,083 | $24,750 | $46,042 |
| Overall | $28,095 | $29,125 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $28,977 | $2,499 | $29,432 |
$28,095
Average Earnings
$29,125
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.28% of Vernon residents speak only English, while 5.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 79 | 14.74% |
| Black | 80 | 58 | 72.5% |
| Native | 35 | 31 | 88.57% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 16 | 61.54% |
| Multiple | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
27.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.52%
Male Poverty Rate
30.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Native, with 88.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon is White, with 14.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.32% |
| Some College | 24.81% |
| High School | 24.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 23.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,583 | $57,287 |
| Households | $36,875 | $51,894 |
| Married Families | $82,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,813 | $31,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 11.8% |
| Black | 6 | 12.77% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
65.7%
Born in Vernon
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.97% of Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% having been born in Florida. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 772 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 768 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 763 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 758 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 754 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 749 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 745 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 738 | 9 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 729 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 731 | 20 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 711 | 19 | 2.75% |
| 2018 | 692 | 11 | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 681 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 677 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 674 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 667 | -9 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 676 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 680 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 683 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 686 | 0 | 0% |