Vernon, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 193, 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 Indiana, within Jennings County. The total population is 193. It ranks as the 734th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vernon is 46.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vernon is $78,750. This is 9% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.0%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Vernon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vernon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vernon, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.