Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County is home to 19,687 people. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $52,230.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,687 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,230 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.8% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 22.6% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 14.4% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $158,800 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $734 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 34.5% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Bourbon County, Kansas
- Crawford County, Kansas
- Linn County, Kansas
- Barton County
- Bates County
- Cedar County
- St. Clair County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.