Census ACS · #935 μSA
Vernon Metro Area
The Vernon, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 12,712 residents. The median household income is $51,626 and the median home value is $98,800.
12,712
Population
13
People / sq mi
$51,626
Median Income
$98,800
Median Home Value
The Vernon CBSA covers 971 sq mi of land at 13.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% |
Economy & Income
$51,626
Median Household Income
$28,997
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$98,800
Median Home Value
$862
Median Rent
62.6%
Homeownership
Education
81.3%
High School+
17.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
2.9%
Work From Home
14.7 min
Avg Commute
19.5%
Foreign Born
Vernon spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vernon, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 12,712 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #935 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Vernon metro area is $51,626, with a per capita income of $28,997.
The Vernon, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Vernon, Tx CBSA (46900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Vernon: the median home is valued at $98,800. Vernon is a metro area in TX with a population of 12,712.
The typical household earns $51,626, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 16.8%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $98,800, with typical rent around $862.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.