Vernon township

County:: Marion County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 35.832
State:: Illinois

Vernon township is located in Marion County, Illinois. Vernon township has a 2025 population of 70,580. Vernon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 71,290 in 2020.

The average household income in Vernon township is $187,246 with a poverty rate of 5.54%. The median age in Vernon township is 41.6 years: 41.2 years for males, and 42 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Vernon township includes 62.95% White, 27.04% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	44,767	62.95%
Asian	19,230	27.04%
Two or more races	3,229	4.54%
Black or African American	1,799	2.53%
Other race	1,576	2.22%
Native American	404	0.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	110	0.15%

Vernon township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Vernon township's average per capita income is $84,611. Household income levels show a median of $142,390. The poverty rate stands at 5.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$181,317	-
Families	$166,635	$209,080
Households	$142,390	$187,246
Non Families	$72,566	$111,959

$84,611

Average Income

$142,390

Median Household Income

5.54%

Poverty Rate