Vernon County's estimated 2026 population is 20,114 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vernon County is the 55th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 21,160 and has seen a growth of -4.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 41.2 years
There are 14,993 adults, (4,048 of whom are seniors) in Vernon County.
Female: 9,998 (50.8%)
Male: 9,689 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Vernon County includes 93.09% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,326 | 93.09% |
| Two or more races | 699 | 3.55% |
| Other race | 305 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Vernon County's average per capita income is $36,964. Household income levels show a median of $52,230. The poverty rate stands at 18.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,625 | - |
| Families | $68,721 | $81,785 |
| Households | $52,230 | $65,264 |
| Non Families | $32,288 | $39,414 |
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