Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vernon, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

815

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.4%517

Black

14.7%120

Hispanic/Latino

9.2%75

Two or More

6.9%56

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.3%43

Asian

0.5%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%37

High School Diploma

38.3%214

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%69

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%74

Associate's Degree

1.6%9

Bachelor's Degree

5%28

Master's Degree

2%11

Professional Degree

1.3%7

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

8.2%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,000

Median Renti

$945

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%2,331

Renter-Occupied

37.1%1,377

Total Units

4,648

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

218

$750–$1,000

453

$1,000–$1,250

320

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%37

2010–2019

3.6%167

2000–2009

3.8%177

1990–1999

4%184

1980–1989

11.2%521

1970–1979

18.2%845

1960–1969

12.8%596

1950–1959

17%790

1940–1949

8.8%408

1939 or earlier

19.9%923

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.6%2,323

Electricity

35.5%1,315

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%43

No Fuel

0.7%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,114

Mean Household Incomei

$64,082

Per Capita Incomei

$29,003

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

11.8%

Labor Forcei

4,696

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

297

Residentsi

337

Avg. Tenant Renti

$353/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing216 homes87% occupied$324/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers81 homes55% occupied$432/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,114/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.8%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

19.2%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

8.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.7% of subsidized households are minority

28.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6626.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

342

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

4,141

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

442(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured