Vernon Center, NJ is a small town located in Sussex County with a population of 1,471. The population density of the town is 575 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Vernon Center has a variety of local businesses including G&G Grocery, Red Tail Spirits and Copper Mill Steakhouse. Residents often take part in year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, fishing and camping. The town hosts many organizations such as local volunteer fire department and youth sports clubs. There are many local sporting events like baseball tournaments at Skylands Stadium that are enjoyed by the community.
The population in Vernon Center is 1,471. There are 499 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vernon Center is 43.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vernon Center is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vernon Center
- 29.1% are married
- 19.4% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 37.3% have children, but are single
Race in Vernon Center
- 72.8% are White
- 3.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 22.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander