Vernon County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Vernon County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Vernon County, Wisconsin has a population of 31,049, the 42nd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,893 and the median home value is $223,800. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Vernon County Quick Facts

Population 31,049

Median Household Income $71,893

Median Home Value $223,800

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 41.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%

High School Graduation 90.3%

Cities/Places 11

Population 31,049 42nd of 72

Median Income $71,893 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Vernon County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,915	31,049	+0.4%
Median household income	$69,556	$71,893	+3.4%
Median home value	$210,600	$223,800	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Vernon

$71,893

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vernon

$223,800

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.1%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 33.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $836/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.0%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

27.5%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Vernon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Viroqua	4,471	$67,438	7.7%	$209,900
Westby	2,432	$72,875	8.0%	$174,200
Hillsboro	1,353	$60,000	12.0%	$155,800
Coon Valley	857	$73,929	8.5%	$197,300
Stoddard	823	$64,018	14.5%	$184,500
La Farge	575	$46,042	24.3%	$136,000
Viola	551	$88,214	8.6%	$103,900
De Soto	503	$91,451	5.8%	$120,400
Readstown	381	$36,875	17.7%	$110,700
Chaseburg	304	$88,750	9.5%	$180,000
Genoa	273	$58,750	11.0%	$203,100

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Population Overview

Vernon County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 31,049. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vernon County is 41.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vernon County is $71,893. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $223,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vernon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vernon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County has a population of 31,049, making it the 42nd most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Vernon County?

The median household income in Vernon County is $71,893 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County contains 11 Census-designated places.