Vernon Center, MN

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    2024 Population
    329
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    3.46% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.26%
    26.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,000
    1.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $143,300
    9.89% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    180
    9.55% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Vernon Center, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Vernon Center, MN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Vernon Center, MN was $143,300, and the homeownership rate was 84.1%.

    Most people in Vernon Center, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Vernon Center, MN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Vernon Center, MN is home to a population of 329 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.912% of Vernon Center, MN residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

    In 2024, there were 106 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (319 people) in Vernon Center, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Vernon Center, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vernon Center, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vernon Center, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      319 ± 60
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3 ± 4
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3 ± 4
    1.22%
    Hispanic Population
    4 people

    In 2024, there were 106 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (319 people) in Vernon Center, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.22% of the people in Vernon Center, MN are hispanic (4 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vernon Center, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.912%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people
    0.92%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people

    As of 2024, 0.912% of Vernon Center, MN residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vernon Center, MN was 0.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4 ± 15
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1 ± 14

    Vernon Center, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Vernon Center, MN.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Vernon Center, MN has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.17%
    Uninsured
    40.7%
    Employer Coverage
    23.4%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    17.9%
    Non-Group
    1.22%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vernon Center, MN grew by 29.6% from 3.99% to 5.17%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vernon Center, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Vernon Center, MN employs 180 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vernon Center, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people), Retail Trade (25 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (22 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($125,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($123,750), and Construction ($65,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    180
    2024 Value
    ± 53
    −9.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vernon Center, MN declined at a rate of −9.55%, from 199 employees to 180 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vernon Center, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41 people), Management Occupations (20 people), and Production Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vernon Center, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    180
    2024 Value
    ± 53
    −9.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 43.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vernon Center, MN declined at a rate of −9.55%, from 199 employees to 180 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vernon Center, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people), Retail Trade (25 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vernon Center, MN, though some of these residents may live in Vernon Center, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,643
    Median earning men ± $11,388
    $38,750
    Median earning women ± $8,847

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,000), Construction ($65,625), and Manufacturing ($63,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($125,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,875), and Manufacturing ($41,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Vernon Center, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Vernon Center, MN was $143,300 in 2024, which is 0.431 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $130,400 to $143,300, a 9.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Vernon Center, MN is 84.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Vernon Center, MN have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vernon Center, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $143,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,850
    $116
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$25

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vernon Center, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    84.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 84.1% of the housing units in Vernon Center, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vernon Center, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $70,000
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,348
    138
    Number of Households
    ± 30

    In 2024, the median household income of the 138 households in Vernon Center, MN grew to $70,000 from the previous year's value of $68,750.

    The following chart displays the households in Vernon Center, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Vernon Center, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.2%)
    2. Walked (11.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (11.1%)

    In 2024, 72.2% of workers in Vernon Center, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (11.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Vernon Center, MN have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Vernon Center, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Vernon Center, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Vernon Center, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vernon Center, MN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vernon Center, MN (14 out of 329 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vernon Center, MN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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