Vernon Center is a CDP located in Sussex County New Jersey. Vernon Center has a 2024 population of 1,456. Vernon Center is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Vernon Center is $77,142 with a poverty rate of 8.52%. The median age in Vernon Center is 41.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernon Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,286 | 86.14% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 5.09% |
| Other race | 71 | 4.76% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 971 | 1.52 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 679 | 1.22 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 182 | 2.39 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 95 | 1.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 1.87 | 100 | 0 |
2.23
Average Family Size
1.52
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 21.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 10.59% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 27.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 345 | 29.69% |
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 | 958 | 921 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 144 | 61 |
| Other Race | 69 | 66 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 32 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,214 | $63,516 | $63,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,222 | $75,268 | $34,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,008 | $58,438 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $39,554 | $51,827 | $31,324 |
$51,008
Average Earnings
$58,438
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.4% of Vernon Center residents speak only English, while 13.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,268 | 118 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 6 | 4.03% |
| Black | 44 | 3 | 6.82% |
8.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
6.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon Center is White, with 9.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon Center is Hispanic, with 4.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.21% |
| High School | 6.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,625 | $93,018 |
| Households | $69,519 | $77,142 |
| Married Families | $84,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,098 | $70,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 3.79% |
| Black | 41 | 93.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
82%
Labor Force Participation
80.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
69.52%
Born in Vernon Center
87.14%
Native Born
12.86%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
8.31%
Naturalized
87.14% of Vernon Center residents were born in the United States, with 69.52% having been born in New Jersey. 4.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,456 | -19 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 1,475 | -18 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 1,493 | 22 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,471 | 9 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 1,462 | 91 | 6.64% |
| 2019 | 1,371 | -167 | -10.86% |
| 2018 | 1,538 | -193 | -11.15% |
| 2017 | 1,731 | -156 | -8.27% |
| 2016 | 1,887 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,892 | -119 | -5.92% |
| 2014 | 2,011 | 63 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 1,948 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,940 | 41 | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 1,899 | 186 | 10.86% |
| 2010 | 1,713 | 0 | 0% |