In 2021, Vernon, TX had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $45,262. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Vernon, TX grew from 12,717 to 12,887, a 1.34% increase and its median household income grew from $45,121 to $45,262, a 0.312% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vernon, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.3%), White (Hispanic) (15.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.26%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.25%).
None of the households in Vernon, TX 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.
96.1% of the residents in Vernon, TX are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Vernon, TX are Vernon College (701 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Vernon, TX was $76,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.
Most people in Vernon, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Vernon, TX was 2 cars per household.
Vernon, TX borders Altus, OK and Wichita Falls, TX.