Vernon County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Vernon County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29217
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 217
Geography
- Land Area
- 826.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 836.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.850196
- Longitude
- -94.341597
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,354
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,741
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,952 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 398 | 2.1% |
| White | 18,231 | 94.2% |
| Black | 169 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,529 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 1.4% |
| White | 14,070 | 95.4% |
| Black | 141 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,687
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,269
- Poverty Rate
- 18.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,574
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,326 | 93.1% |
| Black | 177 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,813
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,518 | 12.9% |
| Republican | 6,095 | 51.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,200 | 35.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,588 | 47.3% |
| Female | 6,156 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,596 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.7% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,806
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,280 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 35.7% |
| Black | 2 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,799 | 50.1% |
| Female | 2,970 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,722 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,218 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,928
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,788
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $767
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.