Vernon County, Missouri

Total Population: 19,713

County Seat: Nevada

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.1%
Two or More Races2.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.