Vernon City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 2143 people in the city, organized into 953 households, and 631 families living in the city. The population density was 362.2 people per square mile (139.85/kmē), it is the 196th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Alabama. There were 1070 housing units at an average density of 180.7 per square mile (69.77/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 people, and the average family size was 2.75 people. In the city Age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 127.9 females. The median age was 37.6 years, the median age of male residents at 33.9 and the median age of female residents at 40.3. The racial makeup of the city was 86.19% White, 12.65% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 0.05% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27344, it would be the 296th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $36618, making it the 245th highest city by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the city was $14784, making it the 290th highest city by per capita income in Alabama. The median income is $18621, Males had a median income of $24420 versus $15000 for females.
In 2000, 455 pupils and students, of which 44.84% are male and 55.16% are female, 21.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.69% nursery or pri school, 3.74% kindergarten, 49.23% elementary school, 25.93% high school and 13.41% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2143 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2143 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2140 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2077 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2035 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1998 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1962 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1950 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1913 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1914 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1893 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 23 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 17 | |
| Elementary school | 87 | 137 | 224 |
| High school | 61 | 57 | 118 |
| College or graduate school | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon city, Alabama | $27344 | $36618 | $14784 |
| Lamar County, Alabama | $28059 | $33050 | $14435 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |