Vernon County, Missouri
Total Population: 19,713
County Seat: Nevada
Median Home Value
$136,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,519
Across all households
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.9%
65 Years and Over
20.4%
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.9%
No Health Insurance
15.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,519
Mean Household Income
$66,354
Per Capita Income
$26,360
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$136,700
Median Rent
$722/mo
Total Housing Units
8,949
Owner-Occupied
72.6%
Renter-Occupied
27.4%
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Married Couple Households
49.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.6%
Average Household Size
2.44
Broadband Internet Access
83.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29217.