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Vernon, AL

Town in Lamar County, Alabama.

Population

1,714

Land area

5.9sq mi

People per sq mi

291

ZIP codes

0

Vernon and its ZIP codes

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Vernon at a glance

  • Vernon is about 2.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $27,967, 56% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (51% below Alabama) and median rent is $530 a month.

Local data for Vernon, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vernon, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$27,967

Poverty rate

34.8%

Median home value

$103,800

Median rent

$530/mo

Homeownership

46.6%

Bachelor's or higher

9.6%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (296), Scottish Americans (78), Dutch Americans (52).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Vernon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,592

3,345 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$96.3M

FY 2026, $6,894 per person

Lamar County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Vernon, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled10.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vernon, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

506

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

14

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 33°F

58.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vernon, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.4%

U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts

Diabetes

16.3%

U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts

Smoking

20.1%

U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.3%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Vernon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SulligentTown9.2 mi7.8
Gattman, MSVillage11 mi0.6
BeavertonTown13 mi4.6
BelkTown13 mi1.4
Caledonia, MSTown14 mi2.8
MillportTown14 mi5.5
KennedyTown15 mi3.2
FayetteCity17 mi8.5
Hamilton, MSCensus-designated place17 mi3.2
New Hamilton, MSCensus-designated place19 mi3.6
DetroitTown19 mi1.3
Gu-WinTown19 mi1.9
GuinCity19 mi15
WinfieldCity21 mi17.8
Columbus AFB, MSCensus-designated place21 mi1.5
TwinTown23 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vernon, AL in?
Vernon is in Lamar County, Alabama.
What is the population of Vernon, AL?
About 1,714 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vernon?
Nearby places include Sulligent (9.2 mi), Gattman, MS (11 mi), Beaverton (13 mi), Belk (13 mi), Caledonia, MS (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023