Vernon, AL Demographics

A map of Vernon's Population by Race

Vernon, Alabama had a population of 1,921 in 2020. It was 78.2% White, 15.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vernon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is the 230th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Vernon's White Population

1,503 residents of Vernon identify as White, or 78.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Vernon larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #269 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more White than neighboring Sulligent (78.1% White), and Millport (65.4% White). Vernon is less White than neighboring Gattman (93.5% White), Beaverton (92.5% White), and Belk (93.5% White).

Vernon's Black Population

294 residents of Vernon identify as Black, or 15.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vernon slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #282 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Black than neighboring Gattman (0% Black), Beaverton (3.2% Black), and Belk (0% Black). Vernon is less Black than neighboring Sulligent (18.4% Black), and Millport (29.4% Black).

Vernon's Asian Population

0 residents of Vernon identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #415 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is less Asian than neighboring Sulligent (0.1% Asian).

Vernon's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Vernon identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #423 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Hispanic than neighboring Sulligent (0.5% Hispanic), Gattman (1.3% Hispanic), Beaverton (1.1% Hispanic), and Millport (1.1% Hispanic). Vernon is less Hispanic than neighboring Belk (2.2% Hispanic).

Vernon's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Vernon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sulligent (0.5% Native American/Other), Gattman (0% Native American/Other), Millport (0.5% Native American/Other), and Belk (0% Native American/Other). Vernon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaverton (1.1% Native American/Other).

Vernon's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Vernon identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Vernon is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Multiracial than neighboring Sulligent (2.4% Multiracial), Beaverton (2.1% Multiracial), Millport (3.6% Multiracial), and Belk (4.3% Multiracial). Vernon is less Multiracial than neighboring Gattman (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.