Vernon, TX Demographics

A map of Vernon's Population by Race

Vernon, Texas had a population of 10,078 in 2020. It was 49.8% White, 8.1% Black, 5.3% Asian, 32.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.4% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is the 260th 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

5,023 residents of Vernon identify as White, or 49.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Vernon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #1011 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is less White than neighboring Lockett (51.4% White), Oklaunion (61.4% White), Chillicothe (54.6% White), Davidson (58.1% White), and Harrold (79.3% White).

Vernon's Black Population

814 residents of Vernon identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #400 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Black than neighboring Lockett (0% Black), Oklaunion (1.1% Black), Chillicothe (2.4% Black), Davidson (0% Black), and Harrold (1.1% Black).

Vernon's Asian Population

538 residents of Vernon identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #99 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Asian than neighboring Lockett (2.9% Asian), Oklaunion (2.3% Asian), Chillicothe (0% Asian), Davidson (0% Asian), and Harrold (3.4% Asian).

Vernon's Hispanic Population

3,243 residents of Vernon identify as Hispanic, or 32.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vernon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #873 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Hispanic than neighboring Oklaunion (31.8% Hispanic), and Harrold (12.6% Hispanic). Vernon is less Hispanic than neighboring Lockett (43.9% Hispanic), Chillicothe (37.9% Hispanic), and Davidson (35.3% Hispanic).

Vernon's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Vernon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #331 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockett (0% Native American/Other), and Chillicothe (0.9% Native American/Other). Vernon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Davidson (2.5% Native American/Other), and Harrold (2.3% Native American/Other).

Vernon's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Vernon identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vernon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vernon is ranked #749 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vernon is more Multiracial than neighboring Lockett (1.7% Multiracial), Oklaunion (2.3% Multiracial), and Harrold (1.1% Multiracial). Vernon is less Multiracial than neighboring Chillicothe (4.2% Multiracial), and Davidson (4.1% Multiracial).

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