Vernon township is located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Vernon township has a 2026 population of 23,175. Vernon township is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,291 in 2020.
The median household income in Vernon township is $115,873 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median age in Vernon township is 44.8 years: 44 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 44 years
There are 18,512 adults, (4,373 of whom are seniors) in Vernon township.
Female: 11,226 (49.7%)
Male: 11,379 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Vernon township includes 85.68% White, 3.9% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,367 | 85.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,805 | 7.98% |
| Other race | 882 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.19% |
Vernon township 's average per capita income is $71,620. Household income levels show a median of $115,873. The poverty rate stands at 4.24%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,216 | - |
| Families | $130,078 | $149,996 |
| Households | $115,873 | $137,333 |
| Non Families | $84,029 | $102,010 |
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