State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,303.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.15%
Growth Since 2010
-6.44%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
12,753
World Population Review
Vernon, Texas Population 2021
10,293
Vernon is a city located in Wilbarger County Texas. It is also the county seat of Wilbarger County. With a 2020 population of 10,293, it is the 238th largest city in Texas and the 3037th largest city in the United States . Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,002 in 2010. Vernon reached it's highest population of 12,695 in 1980. Spanning over 8 miles, Vernon has a population density of 1,304 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vernon is $56,762 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $605 per month, and the median house value is $64,600. 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 Vernon was:
- White: 74.17%
- Black or African American: 11.95%
- Other race: 8.45%
- Two or more races: 2.62%
- Native American: 1.75%
- Asian: 1.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Vernon, Texas is 10,293 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,338.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,002.
Vernon, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,753 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 12,761 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 12,769 | -8 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 12,777 | 94 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 12,683 | -197 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 12,880 | -175 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 13,055 | 67 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 12,988 | -216 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 13,204 | -85 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 13,289 | -163 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 13,452 | -57 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 13,509 | 0.00% |
Vernon Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,795 | 74.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,256 | 11.95% |
| Some Other Race | 888 | 8.45% |
| Two or More Races | 275 | 2.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 184 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.06% |
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Vernon Population by Race
Vernon Population Pyramid $2021
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Vernon Population by Age
Vernon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,281 | 2.3 | 58.2 |
| Married | 1,823 | 2.85 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.09 | 50.4 |
| Female | 635 | 3.86 | 46.6 |
| Male | 112 | 2.96 | 89.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Vernon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 774 | 10.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,044 | 14.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,568 | 35.38% |
| Some College | 1,479 | 20.38% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 703 | 9.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 2.98% |
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Vernon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,098 | 3,363 | 764 |
| Hispanic | 2,077 | 1,249 | 120 |
| Black | 766 | 605 | 21 |
| Other Race | 592 | 359 | |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 118 | 14 |
| Native American | 172 | 148 | 15 |
| Asian | 88 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 86.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.64%.
Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,659
Average Earnings
$33,792
Average Male
$24,883
Average Female
Vernon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Vernon Language by Age
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Vernon Language
80.09% of Vernon residents speak only English, while 19.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.57% of the population.
Vernon Language
Vernon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,235 | 949 | 18.13% |
| Hispanic | 3,406 | 765 | 22.46% |
| Black | 1,196 | 497 | 41.56% |
| Other | 888 | 296 | 33.33% |
| Native | 184 | 37 | 20.11% |
| Multiple | 257 | 27 | 10.51% |
21.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.65%
Male Poverty Rate
22.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Black, with 41.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernon is Multiple, with 10.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.24%.
Vernon Poverty
Vernon Poverty Rate by Education
Vernon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Vernon Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Vernon Marital Status
Vernon Veterans by War
Vernon Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 7.40% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 4.91% |
| Black | 77 | 8.90% |
| Other Race | 18 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.94% |
Vernon Veterans by Race
Vernon Veterans by Education
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18.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Vernon Veterans by Education
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62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Vernon Employment by Age
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Vernon Employment by Race
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Vernon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.91%
Native Born
5.09%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
1.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.91% of Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 70.15% having been born in Texas. 3.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Vernon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,293 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 10,308 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 10,323 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 10,338 | 69 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 10,269 | -167 | -1.60% |
| 2016 | 10,436 | -146 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 10,582 | 45 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 10,537 | -178 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 10,715 | -72 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 10,787 | -141 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 10,928 | -51 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 10,979 | -681 | -0.60% |
| 2000 | 11,660 | -341 | -0.29% |
| 1990 | 12,001 | -694 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 12,695 | 1,241 | 1.03% |
| 1970 | 11,454 | -687 | -0.58% |
| 1960 | 12,141 | -510 | -0.41% |
| 1950 | 12,651 | 3,374 | 3.15% |
| 1940 | 9,277 | 140 | 0.15% |
| 1930 | 9,137 | 3,995 | 5.92% |
| 1920 | 5,142 | 1,947 | 4.87% |
| 1910 | 3,195 | 338 | 0.56% |
| 1890 | 2,857 | 0.00% |