Vernon, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 33, 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 Oklahoma. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 789th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vernon is 45.8 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 6.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vernon is $53,542. This is 18% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Vernon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vernon is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (39.4% vs 6.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (24.2% vs 12.7%).

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vernon, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.