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Vernon County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Vernon County, Wisconsin has a population of 30,915, the 42nd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $69,556 and the median home value is $210,600. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Vernon County Quick Facts

Population 30,915
Median Household Income $69,556
Median Home Value $210,600
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Median Age 41.5 years
Homeownership Rate 81.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
High School Graduation 90.5%
Cities/Places 12
Population 30,915 42nd of 72
Median Income $69,556 8% lower state
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Unemployment 2.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Vernon County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Viroqua city4,469$66,0399.6%$207,200
Westby city2,380$70,1828.9%$165,000
Hillsboro city1,324$63,75012.3%$146,600
Iola village1,230$49,68811.9%$150,200
Stoddard village860$61,47715.4%$169,700
Coon Valley village853$64,37511.5%$182,300
La Farge village745$39,20029.5%$111,300
Viola village592$86,0008.1%$108,700
De Soto village497$89,4404.4%$117,600
Readstown village380$32,08319.6%$97,300
Chaseburg village311$80,3139.3%$170,100
Genoa village290$65,0006.9%$170,800

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Population Overview

Vernon County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 30,915. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vernon County is 41.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vernon County is $69,556. This is 8% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $210,600. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vernon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County has a population of 30,915, 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 $69,556 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Vernon County contains 12 Census-designated places.