Vernon, FL Demographics

A map of Vernon's Population by Race

Vernon, Florida had a population of 732 in 2020. It was 71.4% White, 13.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 6.3% 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 955 places in Florida, Vernon is the 813th 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

523 residents of Vernon identify as White, or 71.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Vernon larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #439 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more White than neighboring Chipley (61.6% White). Vernon is less White than neighboring Wausau (88.9% White), Bonifay (78.2% White), Caryville (84.4% White), and Westville (94.6% White).

Vernon's Black Population

101 residents of Vernon identify as Black, or 13.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #266 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Black than neighboring Wausau (1.1% Black), Bonifay (10.6% Black), Caryville (9% Black), and Westville (0% Black). Vernon is less Black than neighboring Chipley (25.3% Black).

Vernon's Asian Population

3 residents of Vernon identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Asian than neighboring Wausau (0.3% Asian), and Caryville (0% Asian). Vernon is less Asian than neighboring Bonifay (1.2% Asian), and Chipley (1% Asian).

Vernon's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Vernon identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vernon considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #836 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Hispanic than neighboring Wausau (3% Hispanic), Bonifay (3.6% Hispanic), Caryville (1.3% Hispanic), and Westville (1.5% Hispanic).

Vernon's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Vernon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wausau (0.8% Native American/Other), Bonifay (0.7% Native American/Other), Caryville (0.3% Native American/Other), Westville (0% Native American/Other), and Chipley (1.3% Native American/Other).

Vernon's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Vernon identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Vernon is ranked #60 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Multiracial than neighboring Wausau (5.9% Multiracial), Bonifay (5.6% Multiracial), Caryville (5% Multiracial), and Westville (3.4% Multiracial). Vernon is less Multiracial than neighboring Chipley (6.7% Multiracial).

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