Vernon County Demographics
A map of Vernon County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,966 | 91.2% |
Multiracial | 901 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 426 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 201 | 1.0% |
Black | 110 | 0.6% |
Asian | 103 | 0.5% |
Vernon County, Missouri had a population of 19,707 in 2020. It was 91.2% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vernon County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Vernon County is the 55th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Vernon County's White Population
17,966 residents of Vernon County identify as White, or 91.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Vernon County larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #53 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more White than neighboring Barton County (89.1% White), Cedar County (90.9% White), and Bourbon County (86.7% White). Vernon County is less White than neighboring Bates County (92.3% White), and St. Clair County (92.3% White).
Vernon County's Black Population
110 residents of Vernon County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vernon County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more Black than neighboring Barton County (0.2% Black), Cedar County (0.4% Black), and St. Clair County (0.3% Black). Vernon County is less Black than neighboring Bates County (1% Black), and Bourbon County (3.2% Black).
Vernon County's Asian Population
103 residents of Vernon County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vernon County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more Asian than neighboring Barton County (0.3% Asian), Bates County (0.3% Asian), Cedar County (0.3% Asian), and St. Clair County (0.2% Asian). Vernon County is less Asian than neighboring Bourbon County (0.7% Asian).
Vernon County's Hispanic Population
426 residents of Vernon County identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vernon County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bates County (2.1% Hispanic), Cedar County (1.8% Hispanic), and St. Clair County (1.9% Hispanic). Vernon County is less Hispanic than neighboring Barton County (2.3% Hispanic), and Bourbon County (2.7% Hispanic).
Vernon County's Native American/Other Population
201 residents of Vernon County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vernon County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bates County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bourbon County (0.9% Native American/Other). Vernon County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barton County (1.4% Native American/Other).
Vernon County's Multiracial Population
901 residents of Vernon County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vernon County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Vernon County is ranked #57 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Vernon County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bates County (3.6% Multiracial), and St. Clair County (4.3% Multiracial). Vernon County is less Multiracial than neighboring Barton County (6.7% Multiracial), Cedar County (5.6% Multiracial), and Bourbon County (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.