Vernon is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Vernon has a 2026 population of 31,173. Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,168 in 2020.
The median household income in Vernon is $85,356 with a poverty rate of 13.39%. The median age in Vernon is 39.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 25,398 adults, (5,700 of whom are seniors) in Vernon.
Female: 15,689 (51.3%)
Male: 14,888 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Vernon includes 73.68% White, 7.15% Asian, 6.29% Black or African American, 3.65% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,528 | 73.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,586 | 8.46% |
| Asian | 2,185 | 7.15% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 6.29% |
| Other race | 1,115 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 236 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Vernon 's average per capita income is $57,943. Household income levels show a median of $85,356. The poverty rate stands at 13.39%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $133,371 | - |
| Families | $107,006 | $123,894 |
| Households | $85,356 | $103,227 |
| Non Families | $56,556 | $70,966 |
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