Vernon, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 331, Vernon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Vernon is a small community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 331. It ranks as the 1301st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vernon is 35.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Vernon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vernon is $70,667. This is 29% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $916,700. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 13.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 9.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 82% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vernon has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.4% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vernon, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.