Missouri Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,687 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,230 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,885 |
| Median Home Value | $158,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,928 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,528 (61.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,226 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,174 (13.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,754 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 4,586 (59.1%) |
The table below compares Vernon County to the other 115 counties and county equivalents in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 56 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 70 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 93 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 108 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 88 | 25th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
