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, TX 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

$115,800

Median Renti

$807

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.8%224

Renter-Occupied

30.2%97

Total Units

362

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.7%53

$50K–$100K

17.9%40

$100K–$150K

14.7%33

$150K–$200K

16.1%36

$200K–$300K

15.6%35

$300K–$500K

7.1%16

$500K–$1M

2.7%6

$1M+

2.2%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%4

2010–2019

2.2%8

2000–2009

10.5%38

1990–1999

24.3%88

1980–1989

13.8%50

1970–1979

17.7%64

1960–1969

9.4%34

1950–1959

10.8%39

1940–1949

5%18

1939 or earlier

5.2%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.6%294

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%22

Utility Gas

0.9%3

Fuel Oil

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,194

Mean Household Incomei

$61,734

Per Capita Incomei

$25,452

Poverty Ratei

27.9%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

344

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.6%34

$10K–$15K

3.4%11

$15K–$20K

1.6%5

$20K–$25K

9.7%31

$25K–$30K

3.1%10

$30K–$35K

11.8%38

$35K–$40K

9%29

$40K–$45K

2.8%9

$45K–$50K

3.4%11

$50K–$60K

5.3%17

$60K–$75K

10.3%33

$75K–$100K

11.5%37

$100K–$125K

7.8%25

$125K–$150K

1.9%6

$150K–$200K

2.5%8

$200K+

5.3%17

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

202.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

335

Avg. Commutei

35 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

335

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured