Verona is a town located in Lawrence County Missouri. Verona has a 2024 population of 519. Verona is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 506 in 2020.
The average household income in Verona is $52,608 with a poverty rate of 25.73%. The median age in Verona is 39.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Verona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 59.82% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 31.83% |
| Other race | 35 | 7.9% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 171 | 2.59 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 83 | 3.49 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 64 | 1.17 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 18 | 3.44 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 6 | 2.67 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 18.06% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 3.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.35% |
| High School Graduate | 102 | 35.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 21.53% |
| Some College | 46 | 15.97% |
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 | 191 | 132 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 32 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 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 10.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,281 | $41,250 | $22,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,375 | $35,357 | $29,250 |
| Overall | $35,469 | $37,159 | $30,469 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $34,167 | $39,750 |
$35,469
Average Earnings
$37,159
Average Male
$30,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.17% of Verona residents speak only English, while 18.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 158 | 70 | 44.3% |
| Multiple | 141 | 65 | 46.1% |
| White | 253 | 44 | 17.39% |
| Other | 35 | 2 | 5.71% |
25.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.78%
Male Poverty Rate
31.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Verona is Multiple, with 46.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Verona is Other, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.11% |
| High School | 10.78% |
| Some College | 8.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.3% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,917 | $64,617 |
| Households | $43,295 | $52,608 |
| Married Families | $65,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $32,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
20
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 8.78% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10.42% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
61.85%
Born in Verona
85.78%
Native Born
14.22%
Foreign Born
11.29%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
85.78% of Verona residents were born in the United States, with 61.85% having been born in Missouri. 11.29% 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 | 536 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 532 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 529 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 526 | 4 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 522 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 519 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 516 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 516 | 6 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 510 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 506 | -102 | -16.78% |
| 2019 | 608 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 607 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 606 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 605 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 604 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 601 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 606 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 611 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 613 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 615 | 0 | 0% |