Vernon township is located in Jennings County Indiana. Vernon township has a 2024 population of 2,893. Vernon township is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,875 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernon township is $73,399 with a poverty rate of 20.15%. The median age in Vernon township is 41.1 years: 43.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,687 | 93.2% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 4.41% |
| Other race | 51 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,221 | 2.36 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 657 | 2.87 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 462 | 1.39 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 72 | 3.31 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 30 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 9.31% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 301 | 15.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 9.68% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 44.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 215 | 11.31% |
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 | 1,806 | 1,659 | 479 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,500 | $76,172 | $45,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,611 | $96,111 | $85,000 |
| High School Graduate | $37,220 | $45,187 | $32,198 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,188 | $0 | $4,216 |
| Overall | $42,960 | $46,489 | $35,703 |
| Some College | $45,179 | $55,833 | $35,417 |
$42,960
Average Earnings
$46,489
Average Male
$35,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.94% of Vernon township residents speak only English, while 7.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,676 | 404 | 15.1% |
| Multiple | 127 | 108 | 85.04% |
| Other | 51 | 51 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 51 | 82.26% |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 100% |
20.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.08%
Male Poverty Rate
20.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon township is White, with 15.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.66% |
| Some College | 12.23% |
| High School | 11.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.4% |
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,496 | $78,010 |
| Households | $69,531 | $73,399 |
| Married Families | $71,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,231 | $61,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
279
Number of Veterans
279
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 13.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
83%
Born in Vernon township
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
97.75% of Vernon township residents were born in the United States, with 83% having been born in Indiana. 1.77% 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 | 2,963 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 2,949 | 14 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 2,935 | 14 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 2,921 | 14 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 2,907 | 14 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 2,893 | 14 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 2,879 | 14 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,865 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,869 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 2,875 | -61 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 2,936 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 2,937 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,941 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,941 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,956 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 2,967 | -31 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 2,998 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 2,988 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 2,987 | -35 | -1.16% |
| 2010 | 3,022 | 0 | 0% |