Vernon County, Missouri

The median household income in Vernon County, Missouri is $54,519, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Vernon County is $26,360, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $54,519.

Vernon County's median household income of $54,519 is lower than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $26,360, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Vernon County, Missouri is $26,360, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Vernon County's median household income of $54,519 is below the Missouri average of $59,503. The per capita income of $26,360 is also lower than the state average of $31,011. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Vernon County ranks #78 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $54,519 and per capita income of $26,360, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.