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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

697

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%658

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%29

Two or More

1.1%8

Asian

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%2

High School Diploma

35%179

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%58

Some College (1+ yr)

20.2%103

Associate's Degree

12.7%65

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%65

Master's Degree

1.6%8

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

14.3%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$133,400

Median Renti

$1,250

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.9%261

Renter-Occupied

5.1%14

Total Units

297

Homeownership

94.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%8

$50K–$100K

16.5%43

$100K–$150K

43.7%114

$150K–$200K

24.1%63

$200K–$300K

6.1%16

$300K–$500K

6.5%17

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%7

2000–2009

2.7%8

1990–1999

0.7%2

1980–1989

4.7%14

1970–1979

18.5%55

1960–1969

16.2%48

1950–1959

20.2%60

1940–1949

4.7%14

1939 or earlier

30%89

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92%253

Electricity

8%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,625

Mean Household Incomei

$84,790

Per Capita Incomei

$34,003

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

377

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%3

$10K–$15K

2.2%6

$15K–$20K

2.5%7

$20K–$25K

1.1%3

$25K–$30K

9.5%26

$30K–$35K

2.5%7

$35K–$40K

6.5%18

$40K–$45K

6.5%18

$45K–$50K

4.4%12

$50K–$60K

3.6%10

$60K–$75K

13.8%38

$75K–$100K

10.9%30

$100K–$125K

14.5%40

$125K–$150K

10.2%28

$150K–$200K

6.5%18

$200K+

4%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

121.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

375

Avg. Commutei

33.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

377

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(11.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured