Vernon, Texas is a small town with a population of 10,206 people. The population density in Vernon is 1,284 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Vernon has a variety of local businesses such as the Cotton Valley Cafe, the Pony Express Museum, and the Vernon Country Club. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking trails at Lake Arrowhead State Park or disc golf at PetsWay Disc Golf Course. Apart from businesses and outdoor activities there are many other organizations in Vernon such as the Wilbarger County Historical Association and the Wilbarger County 4-H & FFA Chapters. In addition, there are various sporting events happening throughout the year including Minor League Baseball at Hodgetown Stadium and High School Football games held by local teams like the Vernon Lions.
The population in Vernon is 10,206. There are 1,293 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vernon is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vernon is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vernon
- 42.6% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 25.1% have children, but are single
Race in Vernon
- 53.7% are White
- 9.2% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 32.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander