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 $48,947 with a poverty rate of 33.68%. The median age in Verona is 39.9 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Verona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 65.48% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 28.87% |
| Other race | 25 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 193 | 2.48 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 95 | 3.2 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.19 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 22 | 3.68 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 18.3% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 3.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.65% |
| High School Graduate | 105 | 34.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 24.18% |
| Some College | 44 | 14.38% |
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 | 196 | 127 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 36 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 13 | 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 11.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,958 | $38,750 | $45,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,698 | $0 | $28,417 |
| Overall | $29,950 | $31,458 | $29,333 |
| Some College | $32,292 | $30,833 | $53,125 |
$29,950
Average Earnings
$31,458
Average Male
$29,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.45% of Verona residents speak only English, while 24.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 193 | 92 | 47.67% |
| White | 254 | 69 | 27.17% |
| Multiple | 138 | 60 | 43.48% |
| Other | 25 | 1 | 4% |
33.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.83%
Male Poverty Rate
36.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Verona is Hispanic, with 47.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Verona is Other, with 4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.69% |
| Some College | 13.79% |
| High School | 12.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.69% |
| Male Employed | 17.17% |
| Female Employed | 6.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,375 | $58,392 |
| Households | $42,614 | $48,947 |
| Married Families | $53,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $33,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
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
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 8.98% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 8.27% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
15.3%
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
56.69%
Born in Verona
81.59%
Native Born
18.41%
Foreign Born
12.97%
Non Citizen
5.44%
Naturalized
81.59% of Verona residents were born in the United States, with 56.69% having been born in Missouri. 12.97% 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% |