Vernon, Texas Population 2022
Vernon is a city located in Wilbarger County Texas. Vernon has a 2020 population of 9,894. It is also the county seat of Wilbarger County. Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,078 in 2010.
The average household income in Vernon is $56,762 with a poverty rate of 17.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $692 per month, and the median house value is $69,400. The median age in Vernon is 38.2 years, 39.2 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Vernon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernonwas:
- White: 69.83%
- Black or African American: 10.73%
- Two or more races: 10.01%
- Other race: 6.37%
- Native American: 1.74%
- Asian: 1.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,509 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 13,452 | -57 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 13,289 | -163 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 13,204 | -85 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 12,988 | -216 | -1.66% |
| 2015 | 13,055 | 67 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 12,880 | -175 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 12,683 | -197 | -1.55% |
| 2018 | 12,777 | 94 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 12,769 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 12,761 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 12,753 | -8 | -0.06% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,037 | 69.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,081 | 10.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 175 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.33% |
| Some Other Race | 642 | 6.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1,009 | 10.01% |
Vernon Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,160 | 2.36 | 56.9 |
| Married | 1,716 | 2.95 | 65.3 |
| Male | 130 | 2.59 | 93.1 |
| Female | 580 | 4.28 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 1,734 | 1.1 | 51.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 634 | 9.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 792 | 11.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,474 | 35.83% |
| Some College | 1,684 | 24.39% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 720 | 10.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 2.26% |
Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,942 | 3,250 | 732 |
| Other Race | 440 | 313 | 60 |
| Native American | 159 | 146 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 2,004 | 1,446 | 118 |
| Black | 660 | 574 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 602 | 431 | 10 |
| Asian | 91 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 91.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.57%.
$28,888
Average Earnings
$32,958
Average Male
$27,426
Average Female
Vernon Language by Age
Vernon Language
79.39% of Vernon residents speak only English, while 20.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.35% of the population.
Vernon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,044 | 291 | 27.87% |
| Native | 175 | 46 | 26.29% |
| Hispanic | 3,288 | 623 | 18.95% |
| Multiple | 976 | 172 | 17.62% |
| White | 5,067 | 826 | 16.30% |
| Other | 121 | NaN% |
17.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.00%
Male Poverty Rate
18.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Black, with 27.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.86%.
Vernon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Vernon Married by Age and Sex
Vernon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Vernon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 9.36% |
| Black | 69 | 9.13% |
| Native American | 23 | 14.47% |
| Other Race | 65 | 13.51% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 8.06% |
Vernon Veterans by Education
7.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.92%
Born in Vernon
95.02%
Native Born
4.98%
Foreign Born
4.01%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.02% of Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 69.92% having been born in Texas. 4.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,857 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,195 | 338 | 0.56% |
| 1920 | 5,142 | 1,947 | 4.87% |
| 1930 | 9,137 | 3,995 | 5.92% |
| 1940 | 9,277 | 140 | 0.15% |
| 1950 | 12,651 | 3,374 | 3.15% |
| 1960 | 12,141 | -510 | -0.41% |
| 1970 | 11,454 | -687 | -0.58% |
| 1980 | 12,695 | 1,241 | 1.03% |
| 1990 | 12,001 | -694 | -0.56% |
| 2000 | 11,660 | -341 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 11,002 | -658 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 10,910 | -92 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 10,818 | -92 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 10,726 | -92 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 10,634 | -92 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 10,542 | -92 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 10,450 | -92 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 10,358 | -92 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 10,266 | -92 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 10,174 | -92 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 10,078 | -96 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 9,986 | -92 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 9,894 | -92 | -0.92% |