Vernon

County:: Wilbarger County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 7.89
State:: Texas

Vernon is a city located in Wilbarger County, Texas. Vernon has a 2025 population of 9,617. It is also the county seat of Wilbarger County. Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -4.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,044 in 2020.

The average household income in Vernon is $64,975 with a poverty rate of 18.88%. The median age in Vernon is 37.4 years: 36.9 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Vernon includes 62.92% White, 7.79% other race, 6.38% Black or African American, 3.64% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	6,259	62.92%
Two or more races	1,855	18.65%
Other race	775	7.79%
Black or African American	635	6.38%
Asian	362	3.64%
Native American	61	0.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Vernon Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Vernon's average per capita income is $29,526. Household income levels show a median of $48,855. The poverty rate stands at 18.88%.

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	$72,813	-
Families	$62,893	$74,598
Households	$48,855	$64,975
Non Families	$32,219	$48,034

$29,526

Average Income

$48,855

Median Household Income

18.88%

Poverty Rate