As of 2025 the population of Vernon County is 19,701. The population is expected to shrink to 19,466 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.24%.
The median age of Vernon County residents is 40.
The diversity index of Vernon County is 22.0, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Vernon County is $69,522 and projected to be $74,333 in 2030. Per capita income is $27,257, projected to be $29,039 in 2030. 0.79% of households – 156 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $503,669 and the average disposable income is $54,708.
There are 8,929 housing units in Vernon County; 5,449 are owner-occupied, 2,256 are rented, and 1,224 are vacant. The average home value is $216,947, with 572 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,664 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 917 businesses in Vernon County, employing 8,453 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,286 age 16 and above. 915 workers commute into Vernon County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,842 residents both live and work in/around Vernon County. The average travel time is 20.1 minutes. 6.99% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,079 drive alone, 724 carpool, and 11 take public transportation. 507 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 965 residents work from home.
5,066 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,574 have associates degrees, 1,556 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,000 hold a graduate or professional degree.
