Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vernon, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,513

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%18,577

Hispanic/Latino

10.6%2,377

Two or More

3.1%692

Black

3%672

Asian

0.8%171

Other

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%664

High School Diploma

29.7%4,992

Some College (<1 yr)

10%1,689

Some College (1+ yr)

11%1,845

Associate's Degree

6.9%1,159

Bachelor's Degree

22.5%3,780

Master's Degree

9.7%1,625

Professional Degree

2.1%354

Doctorate

0.5%78

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$295,500

Median Renti

$1,687

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.6%8,227

Renter-Occupied

8.4%759

Total Units

10,426

Homeownership

91.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%222

$50K–$100K

2.4%201

$100K–$150K

5.8%475

$150K–$200K

7.5%616

$200K–$300K

33.1%2,726

$300K–$500K

39.8%3,272

$500K–$1M

8.5%698

$1M+

0.2%17

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

158

$1,500–$2,000

261

$2,000+

176

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%53

2000–2009

6.4%667

1990–1999

9%943

1980–1989

24.6%2,560

1970–1979

28.6%2,981

1960–1969

14.2%1,485

1950–1959

8.4%877

1940–1949

2.5%261

1939 or earlier

5.7%599

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

47.6%4,279

Utility Gas

22.6%2,030

Electricity

12.9%1,160

Bottled/LP Gas

12.1%1,084

Wood

2.6%235

Other

1.4%126

No Fuel

0.4%35

Coal

0.3%30

Solar

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$113,439

Mean Household Incomei

$137,269

Per Capita Incomei

$54,234

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

13,743

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%103

$10K–$15K

0.9%79

$15K–$20K

1.8%159

$20K–$25K

2.4%215

$25K–$30K

0.6%57

$30K–$35K

1.8%158

$35K–$40K

1.6%148

$40K–$45K

1.3%113

$45K–$50K

2.5%228

$50K–$60K

3.8%341

$60K–$75K

8.3%747

$75K–$100K

14.4%1,295

$100K–$125K

15.3%1,377

$125K–$150K

10.8%968

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,214

$200K+

19.9%1,784

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9408.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

152

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Mexico

India

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,548

Avg. Commutei

41.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,923

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

750(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured