Vernon County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29217 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,687 | — | #1,904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,230 | -30.5% | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,800 | -43.7% | #2,053 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | -36.9% | #2,563 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | +49.1% | #2,548 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vernon County has a population of 19,687, making it the #1,904 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vernon County is $52,230, ranking #2,646 out of 3,222 counties — 30.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Vernon County is $158,800 (-43.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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85.6% of residents in Vernon County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.6% below the national rate.
About Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County, Missouri has a total population of 19,687, making it the 1,904th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vernon County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vernon County is $52,230, which ranks #2,646 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Vernon County is $158,800, 43.7% below the national median. Renters in Vernon County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vernon County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Vernon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Vernon County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.