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 $60,648 with a poverty rate of 26.14%. The median age in Vernon is 46 years: 40.9 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 70.68% |
| Native American | 90 | 12.45% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 8.99% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 308 | 2.22 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.14 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 106 | 2.67 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 61 | 3.3 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 16 | 3.63 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 10.82% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 1.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 4.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 273 | 48.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 135 | 23.94% |
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 | 407 | 344 | 44 |
| Native American | 49 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 48 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 29 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,764 | $31,354 | $22,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,219 | $34,063 | $38,125 |
| Overall | $30,923 | $31,875 | $24,063 |
| Some College | $0 | $2,499 | $20,750 |
$30,923
Average Earnings
$31,875
Average Male
$24,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.71% of Vernon residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 74 | 15.13% |
| Black | 65 | 36 | 55.38% |
| Native | 90 | 32 | 35.56% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 22 | 62.86% |
| Multiple | 43 | 15 | 34.88% |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 100% |
26.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.23%
Male Poverty Rate
34.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon is White, with 15.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.34% |
| High School | 26.74% |
| Some College | 22.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,232 | $75,845 |
| Households | $41,364 | $60,648 |
| Married Families | $81,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,219 | $31,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
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
53
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 9.52% |
| Black | 7 | 14.58% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
59.06%
Born in Vernon
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
96.54% of Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 59.06% having been born in Florida. 1.24% 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% |