Vernon County's estimated 2026 population is 19,825 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vernon County is the 56th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 21,160 and has seen a growth of -6.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vernon County includes 94.64% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.64%)
Two or more races (3.42%)
Black or African American (0.77%)
Asian (0.71%)
Other race (0.36%)
Native American (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,657 | 94.64% |
| Two or more races | 674 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Vernon County's average per capita income is $36,513. Household income levels show a median of $54,519. The poverty rate stands at 18.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,542 | - |
| Families | $71,250 | $81,001 |
| Households | $54,519 | $66,354 |
| Non Families | $34,435 | $42,122 |
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