Population 31,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vernon County
Household size in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Vernon County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only three have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Vernon County are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Vernon County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only six have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vernon County
Renters in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vernon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Vernon County: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Vernon County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $635 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $844 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$283 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Vernon County runs $844 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $283 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vernon County
Bachelor's degrees in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Vernon County: 24.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vernon County is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vernon County
| Period | Vernon County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Vernon County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of Wisconsin's 72 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vernon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon County | 2.55 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 19.7% | 11.7% | 1975 | $844 | 24.6% | 89.3% | 2.3% |
| Houston County | 2.28 | 45.7 | 7.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 1969 | $868 | 30.2% | 95.4% | 1.7% |
| Fillmore County | 2.44 | 43.5 | 6.6% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 1966 | $846 | 24.1% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Mower County | 2.59 | 39.3 | 11.4% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 1959 | $953 | 22.3% | 85.4% | 3.6% |
| Fond du Lac County | 2.37 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 29.3% | 6.8% | 1969 | $975 | 22.4% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
| Freeborn County | 2.40 | 45.2 | 12.0% | 20.5% | 9.7% | 1958 | $938 | 17.6% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| Sheboygan County | 2.36 | 42.4 | 8.6% | 28.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $1,009 | 27.5% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| Faribault County | 2.27 | 44.6 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 12.3% | 1951 | $845 | 21.8% | 91.6% | 3.4% |
| Martin County | 2.24 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 31.1% | 9.1% | 1959 | $864 | 23.6% | 95.1% | 4.1% |
| Jackson County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 1959 | $842 | 26.4% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| Oceana County | 2.55 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 24.8% | 1975 | $827 | 20.6% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vernon County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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