As of 2026 the population of Vernon County is 19,560. The population is expected to shrink to 19,457 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Vernon County residents is 40.
The diversity index of Vernon County is 23.2, meaning that there is a 23% 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 $73,194 and projected to be $79,862 in 2031. Per capita income is $29,158, projected to be $31,876 in 2031. 0.98% of households – 192 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $617,536 and the average disposable income is $57,390.
There are 8,997 housing units in Vernon County; 5,426 are owner-occupied, 2,298 are rented, and 1,273 are vacant. The average home value is $223,870, with 665 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,701 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 882 businesses in Vernon County, employing 7,854 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,278 age 16 and above. 1,008 workers commute into Vernon County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,772 residents both live and work in/around Vernon County. The average travel time is 19.4 minutes. 7.19% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.32% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,053 drive alone, 789 carpool, and 14 take public transportation. 447 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 975 residents work from home.
5,426 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,803 have associates degrees, 1,478 have bachelor’s degrees, and 872 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
