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Vernon

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

Vernon is a city located in Wilbarger County, Texas. Vernon has a 2026 population of 9,568. It is also the county seat of Wilbarger County. Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,048 in 2020.

The median household income in Vernon is $51,114 with a poverty rate of 18.56%. The median age in Vernon is 37.6 years: 36.4 years for males, and 41.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

9.6K
Total Population
1,213
Density (mi²)
-80 -0.83%
Growth

Vernon Population

Vernon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,568-80-0.83%
20259,648-80-0.82%
20249,728-65-0.66%
20239,79340.04%
20229,789-142-1.43%
20219,931-117-1.16%
202010,048-39-0.39%
201910,263-61-0.59%
201810,324420.41%
201710,282-168-1.61%
201610,450-138-1.3%
201510,588440.42%
201410,544-176-1.64%
201310,720-75-0.69%
201210,795-139-1.27%
201110,934-49-0.45%
201010,983-19-0.17%
200011,660-341-2.84%
199012,001-694-5.47%
198012,6951,24110.83%
197011,454-687-5.66%
196012,141-510-4.03%
195012,6513,37436.37%
19409,2771401.53%
19309,1373,99577.69%
19205,1421,94760.94%
19103,19533811.83%
18902,85700%

Median Age

Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 36.4 years

Vernon Adults

There are 7,558 adults, (1,928 of whom are seniors) in Vernon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,136 (52.2%)
Male: 4,712 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Vernon includes 58.32% White, 9.68% other race, 6.5% Black or African American, 3.89% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,74358.32%
Two or more races2,10321.35%
Other race9539.68%
Black or African American6406.5%
Asian3833.89%
Native American260.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,42814.5%
White9369.5%
Other race9179.31%
Native American190.19%
Black or African American60.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,80748.81%
Two or more races6756.85%
Black or African American6346.44%
Asian3833.89%
Other race360.37%
Native American70.07%

Vernon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Vernon 's average per capita income is $32,388. Household income levels show a median of $51,114. The poverty rate stands at 18.56%.

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$79,148-
Families$73,368$74,513
Households$51,114$64,082
Non Families$33,181$47,286

$32,388

Average Income

$51,114

Median Household Income

18.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)