Vernon, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vernon, Michigan had a total population of 697, the 500th largest village in Michigan, with a median household income of $69,625, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Vernon Quick Facts
How Vernon Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 679 | 697 | No clear change (+2.7%) |
| Median household income | $79,612 | $69,625 | No clear change (-12.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $119,625 | $133,400 | No clear change (+11.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $892 | $1,250 | No clear change (+40.1%) |
How Vernon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 94.4%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 4.2%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.1%
- HS Diploma: 35.4%
- Some College: 31.5%
- Associate's: 12.7%
- Bachelor's: 12.7%
- Graduate+: 1.6%
Vernon Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Shiawassee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso | 14,632 | $54,229 | 17.2% | $132,600 |
| Durand | 3,483 | $66,743 | 9.4% | $140,300 |
| Corunna | 3,037 | $46,141 | 14.8% | $151,000 |
| Perry | 2,073 | $75,321 | 19.1% | $164,000 |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | 24.0% | $210,100 |
| Morrice | 1,550 | $66,071 | 17.1% | $121,900 |
| Middletown | 799 | $46,250 | 34.8% | $90,700 |
| New Lothrop | 733 | $72,344 | 13.6% | $205,700 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | 12.4% | $165,400 |
| Bancroft | 469 | $90,000 | 9.8% | $135,600 |
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A note before these figures: with a population of 697, 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 Michigan, within Shiawassee County. The total population is 697. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Vernon is 45.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Vernon is $69,625. This is 4% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Vernon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $133,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Vernon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Vernon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Vernon, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vernon, Michigan?
Vernon, Michigan has a population of 697 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Vernon, MI?
The median household income in Vernon is $69,625, which is 14% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Vernon, MI?
The poverty rate in Vernon is 16.1%. This means approximately 111 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Vernon, Michigan?
Vernon's population is 94.4% White, 0.0% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Vernon, MI?
The median home value in Vernon is $133,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Vernon, Michigan?
14.3% of adults (25+) in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.