Vernonia, Oregon Population 2022
Vernonia is a city located in Columbia County Oregon. Vernonia has a 2020 population of 2,320. Vernonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 7.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,166 in 2010.
The average household income in Vernonia is $64,574 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,334 per month, and the median house value is $209,500. The median age in Vernonia is 42.5 years, 44 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
Vernonia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vernoniawas:
- White: 94.62%
- Two or more races: 3.38%
- Native American: 1.16%
- Other race: 0.83%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,042 | 94.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 1.16% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 3.38% |
Vernonia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.53 | 76.7 |
| Married | 479 | 2.85 | 74.7 |
| Male | 58 | 3.21 | 100 |
| Female | 59 | 3.98 | 100 |
| Non Family | 254 | 1.45 | 69.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 10.97% |
| High School Graduate | 645 | 39.31% |
| Some College | 338 | 20.60% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 15.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 8.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 5.00% |
Vernonia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 12 |
| White | 1,458 | 1,283 | 206 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 122 | 10 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
Vernonia Language by Age
Vernonia Language
95.22% of Vernonia residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
Vernonia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,932 | 195 | 10.09% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 73 | 24 | 32.88% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 22 | 15.28% |
10.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Vernonia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vernonia is White, with 10.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vernonia is Hispanic, with 15.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
Vernonia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Vernonia Married by Age and Sex
Vernonia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Vernonia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 7.35% |
| Other Race | 1 | 5.56% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 18.97% |
Vernonia Veterans by Education
7.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
49.30%
Born in Vernonia
98.70%
Native Born
1.30%
Foreign Born
0.60%
Non Citizen
0.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.70% of Vernonia residents were born in the United States, with 49.30% having been born in Oregon. 0.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,166 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,164 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,154 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 2,136 | -18 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 2,136 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 2,139 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,198 | 59 | 2.76% |
| 2017 | 2,238 | 40 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 2,268 | 30 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 2,281 | 13 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,294 | 13 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,307 | 13 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,320 | 13 | 0.56% |