Vernon County, MO

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2021 Population

19,831

3.55% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.5

0.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.1%

6.24% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,494

12.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$111,200

8.81% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,600

3.44% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Vernon County, MO had a population of 19.8k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $49,494. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Vernon County, MO declined from 20,560 to 19,831, a −3.55% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,910 to $49,494, a 12.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vernon County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.656%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.313%).

None of the households in Vernon County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Vernon County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vernon County, MO are Cottey College (73 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Vernon County, MO was $111,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Vernon County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Vernon County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Vernon County, MO borders Bourbon County, KS, Crawford County, KS, Linn County, KS, Barton County, MO, Bates County, MO, Cedar County, MO, and St. Clair County, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Vernon County, MO is home to a population of 19.8k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.15% of Vernon County, MO residents were born outside of the country (228 people).

In 2021, there were 31.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Vernon County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 583 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 366 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Vernon County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Vernon County, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vernon County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vernon County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 46
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
583 ± 79.4
White (Hispanic)
366 ± 55

2.29%

Hispanic Population

455 people

2.29% of the people in Vernon County, MO are hispanic (455 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vernon County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

1.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

228 people

1.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

238 people

As of 2021, 1.15% of Vernon County, MO residents (228 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vernon County, MO was 1.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Vernon County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
399 ± 98
Gulf War (2001-)
232 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 81

Vernon County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vernon County, MO employs 8.6k people. The largest industries in Vernon County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,348 people), Manufacturing (1,081 people), and Retail Trade (955 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($51,094), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,788), and Manufacturing ($45,781).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.6k

2021 Value

± 626

−3.44%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vernon County, MO declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 8.91k employees to 8.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vernon County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,160 people), Management Occupations (1,145 people), and Production Occupations (901 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vernon County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.6k

2021 Value

± 626

−3.44%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Vernon County, MO declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 8.91k employees to 8.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vernon County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,348 people), Manufacturing (1,081 people), and Retail Trade (955 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vernon County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Vernon County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,367

Median earning men ± $5,006

$28,396

Median earning women ± $2,524

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,474), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,167), and Manufacturing ($48,237).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,095), Manufacturing ($37,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,086).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

217
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
158
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
104
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$181k
Manufacturing
$63.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$34.6k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vernon County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vernon County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vernon County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Vernon County, MO awarded 73 degrees. The student population of Vernon County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 303 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vernon County, MO are White (47 and 75.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7 and 11.3%), Black or African American (5 and 8.06%), and Two or More Races (3 and 4.84%).

The largest universities in Vernon County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Cottey College (73 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Vernon County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 and 43.8%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (7 and 9.59%), and Secondary Education & Teaching (5 and 6.85%).

The median tuition cost in Vernon County, MO for private four year colleges is $21,620.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Vernon County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 303 (0% men and 100% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 303 students enrolled in Vernon County, MO, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 208 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degree-majors awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
3 degree-majors awarded
General Dance
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Vernon County, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Vernon County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Cottey College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

73 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cottey College with 73 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vernon County, MO, which is 0 times less than the 73 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 47 degrees mean that there were 6.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,494) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vernon County, MO was $111,200 in 2021, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $102,200 to $111,200, a 8.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Vernon County, MO is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Vernon County, MO have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vernon County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vernon County, MO is $49,494. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Vernon County, MO was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $72,583, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $69,330 and $50,436.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vernon County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.146%.

Housing

Property

$111,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,549

$5,813

Median Property Taxes

±$453

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vernon County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Vernon County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.7% of the housing units in Vernon County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vernon County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9505
Census Tract 9503

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vernon County, MO was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $72,583, followed by Census Tract 9505 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $69,330 and $50,436.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Vernon County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,494

Median Household Income

± $4,236

7.78k

Number of Households

± 579

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.78k households in Vernon County, MO grew to $49,494 from the previous year's value of $43,910.

The following chart displays the households in Vernon County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Vernon County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Carpooled (6.87%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Vernon County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (6.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vernon County, MO have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Vernon County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vernon County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vernon County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vernon County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vernon County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.146%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vernon County, MO (3.07k out of 19.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vernon County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.6% of the children was living in poverty in Vernon County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 578 in Vernon County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 141 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

83.8% of the population of Vernon County, MO has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vernon County, MO see 2938 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.17% increase from the previous year (2933 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2265 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 249 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,938 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vernon County, MO

Primary care physicians in Vernon County, MO see an average of 2,938 patients per year. This represents a 0.17% increase from the previous year (2,933 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Vernon County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.2%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vernon County, MO grew by 9.57% from 14.8% to 16.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vernon County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.3 in Vernon County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Vernon County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.8% in Vernon County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Vernon County, MO.

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