North Vernon Population

1860–2026

6,555

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for North Vernon. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,555-40.06%
20256,559-370.56%
20246,596+130.20%
20236,583+240.37%
20226,559-120.18%
20216,571-370.56%
20206,608-410.62%
20196,649-160.24%
20186,665-220.33%
20176,687-180.27%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

North Vernon has a population change lower than Jennings County, Indiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Jennings County+0.1%
  • North Vernon−0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

North Vernon Demographics

37.9median age

Median age

Female40.2 yrs
Male34.8 yrs

Adults

5,407
1,037 seniors (65+) · 19% of adults4,370 other adults

Sex

Female 45.3% · 3,208Male 54.7% · 3,870

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 71 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

North Vernon Income

$51,429median household income

Median household income

$51,429

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,889

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

North Vernon Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%39%38%
Never married34%36%32%
Divorced20%19%21%
Widowed6%3%9%
Separated2%3%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201