Vernon County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,049 | — | #1,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,893 | -4.3% | #1,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,800 | -20.6% | #1,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | -28.1% | #1,854 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.9% | #1,547 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vernon County has a population of 31,049, making it the #1,446 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 $71,893, ranking #1,056 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Vernon County is $223,800 (-20.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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85.0% of residents in Vernon County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.
About Vernon County, Wisconsin
Vernon County, Wisconsin has a total population of 31,049, making it the 1,446th 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 $71,893, which ranks #1,056 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Vernon County is $223,800, 20.6% below the national median. Renters in Vernon County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vernon County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Vernon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Vernon County, Wisconsin 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.