Vernon: Demographics & People
Census counts 7,481 people in Vernon, in 2,978 households. Median age 49.4 years. (5.9y older than Waukesha County; 11.1y older than Wisconsin). Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. 68% of households are family-led.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Wisconsin avg 2.4).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Wisconsin 43%).
- 97 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Wisconsin 66).
Population & Trend
Current population 7,481; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 406,978 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,481 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
Age Distribution
Median age 49.4y is 10.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,481 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,565 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 838.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,952.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,126 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 20.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 11.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.5% |
| Median age | 49.4 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,481 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Wisconsin 3.1%) |
|---|---|
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Wisconsin 2.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.5% (vs Wisconsin 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.9% (vs Wisconsin 81.6%) |
Households & Family Composition
2,978 households. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 2,032 households (vs Wisconsin 7,092) |
|---|---|
| Households that are families | 68.2% (vs Wisconsin 57.2%) |
| Total households | 2,978 households (vs Wisconsin 10,843) |