Town · Connecticut
Vernon, Connecticut
Vernon, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Vernon had 30,842 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,215 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,577 (±32). GEOID 0911078250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,842
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,215 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,577 ±32
Median household income
$85,356
±$5,752 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$275,500
±$10,614 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,425
±$77 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Vernon and what county is it in?
Vernon is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 17.7 square miles of land, 1,705 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Vernon: Rockville (CDP, 7,920 in 2020).
Vernon is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Vernon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,842 people lived in Vernon on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 30,215 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,577 (±32).
| Measure | Vernon | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,577±32 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 13,611±414 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.07 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 14,449±392 | 416,559 | – |
Vernon's population since 2000
From 28,063 in 2000 to 30,842 in 2025: up 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Vernon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vernon?
The median resident of Vernon is 39.4 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 10.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vernon | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±2.5 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±1.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±1.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±1.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2%±1.9 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.8%±3.7 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±2.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.8%±2.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.5%±2.6 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±1.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.0%±3.4 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.3%±1.9 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±1.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vernon earn?
Half of Vernon's 13,611 households earn less than $85,356 a year (±$5,752), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vernon | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,356±$5,752 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $103,227±$5,637 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,295±$2,394 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±2.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.8%±7.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±1.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±2.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vernon?
Owners occupy 53.2% of Vernon's occupied homes and renters 46.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $275,500 by its owner (±$10,614). The median renter pays $1,425 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vernon | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $275,500±$10,614 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,425±$77 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4%±4.4 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,065±$100 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.2%±2.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.8%±2.7 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 14,449±392 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.0%±2.5 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.0%±2.3 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6%±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Vernon building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Vernon in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Vernon work and get to work?
72.2% of Vernon's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Vernon | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0%±2.5 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±3.6 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±2.3 | 23.6 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Vernon?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Vernon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,079 (Tract 5303.01) to $139,440 (Tract 5306).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5303.02Capitol Planning Region | 6,939 | $105,651 |
| Tract 5302Capitol Planning Region | 6,149 | $70,889 |
| Tract 5303.01Capitol Planning Region | 5,393 | $59,079 |
| Tract 5304Capitol Planning Region | 3,987 | $78,839 |
| Tract 5305Capitol Planning Region | 3,402 | $111,458 |
| Tract 5306Capitol Planning Region | 2,520 | $139,440 |
| Tract 5301Capitol Planning Region | 2,187 | $82,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Vernon) · Census block assignment files
How does Vernon compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Vernon is the 344th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 14th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Vernon ranks 228th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th | 303 |
| Median household income | 228th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 228th | 303 |
| Median home value | 246th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 150th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 212th | 297 |
| Median age | 249th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 272nd | 300 |
| Work from home | 196th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 159th | 302 |
Vernon's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Vernon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Vernon?
5 of the 57 figures for Vernon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Vernon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.