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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,238

Median Agei

47.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%1,116

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%79

Two or More

1.9%24

Asian

0.7%9

Black

0.5%6

Other

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%65

High School Diploma

31.3%303

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%49

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%121

Associate's Degree

14.3%138

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%129

Master's Degree

4.8%46

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,300

Median Renti

$921

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%326

Renter-Occupied

40.8%225

Total Units

600

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.3%40

$50K–$100K

7.4%24

$100K–$150K

15.6%51

$150K–$200K

25.2%82

$200K–$300K

32.5%106

$300K–$500K

4.3%14

$500K–$1M

1.2%4

$1M+

1.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.7%34

2000–2009

1.8%11

1990–1999

1.2%7

1980–1989

7.2%43

1970–1979

7.5%45

1960–1969

4.2%25

1950–1959

9.5%57

1940–1949

16.5%99

1939 or earlier

46.5%279

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%440

Electricity

10.9%60

Fuel Oil

3.8%21

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%13

No Fuel

2%11

Wood

1.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,988

Mean Household Incomei

$72,245

Per Capita Incomei

$32,318

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

692

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%13

$10K–$15K

8.9%49

$15K–$20K

3.4%19

$20K–$25K

1.5%8

$25K–$30K

6.7%37

$30K–$35K

8%44

$35K–$40K

4%22

$45K–$50K

2.4%13

$50K–$60K

10.5%58

$60K–$75K

10.2%56

$75K–$100K

16%88

$100K–$125K

16.2%89

$125K–$150K

4.7%26

$150K–$200K

1.5%8

$200K+

3.8%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

211.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

666

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

672

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

76(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured