Vernon, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,078
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
17.7%
Median Home
$69,400
Median Income
$43,315
Median Rent
$692
Vernon SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
10
Vernon, TX Crime Report
188
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,833.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-21.84%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vernon / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 188 | 1,833.6 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 380.4 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 48.8 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 253.6 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 149 | 1,453.2 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 29 | 282.8 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 100 | 975.3 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 195.1 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Vernon, TX Cost Of Living
78
Vernon's Overall Cost Of Living
Vernon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Vernon | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 43 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
Vernon, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Rankings for Vernon in Texas
Map Of Vernon, TX
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Population over time in Vernon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,078 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 10,685 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,765 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 10,761 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 10,887 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 11,005 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 10,874 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 11,041 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 10,982 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 11,037 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vernon
| Race | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 33.4% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Vernon
| Gender | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vernon for adults over 25
| Education | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Vernon, Texas
| Income | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.7% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
