Vernon (village), New York facts for kids
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Vernon, New York
Oneida: Ska-nu-sunk
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Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,177 |
| • Density | 1,244.19/sq mi (480.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13476
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-77112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968495 |
Vernon is a small village located in Oneida County, New York, United States. Its name in the Oneida language is Ska-nu-sunk, which means "place of the fox." In 2020, about 1,177 people lived here.
Vernon village is found in the eastern part of the larger Town of Vernon. It sits where two main roads, Route 5 and Route 31, meet.
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History of Vernon Village
The village of Vernon officially became a village on April 6, 1827. This means it got its own local government at that time.
Some important historical places in Vernon are recognized for their special history. The Vernon Center Green Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This list helps protect important historical sites. The Vernon Methodist Church was also added to this list in 1998.
Geography and Location
Vernon is located in a specific spot on the map: 43.079601 degrees North and 75.540204 degrees West. A small stream called Skanandoa Creek flows through the village. The name "Skanandoa" means "hemlock" or "stream of hemlocks." This creek was named after a famous person known as Skenandoa.
The United States Census Bureau says that Vernon village covers about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Vernon has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 391 | — | |
| 1880 | 345 | −11.8% | |
| 1890 | 377 | 9.3% | |
| 1900 | 380 | 0.8% | |
| 1910 | 451 | 18.7% | |
| 1920 | 541 | 20.0% | |
| 1930 | 602 | 11.3% | |
| 1940 | 587 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 754 | 28.4% | |
| 1960 | 913 | 21.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,108 | 21.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,373 | 23.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,274 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,155 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,172 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,177 | 0.4% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,155 people living in Vernon. These people lived in 499 households, and 314 of these were families. The village had about 1,264 people per square mile. There were also 544 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in the village were White (about 97.92%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.13%), Native American (0.17%), or Asian (0.09%). Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 1.04% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 499 households, about 32.1% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 44.9% were married couples living together. About 12.4% of households had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 36.9% of households were not families.
About 31.7% of all households were made up of single individuals. About 9.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.29 people in each household and 2.85 people in each family.
Age and Income
The population of Vernon was spread out across different age groups. About 24.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 8.6% were between 18 and 24, and 30.9% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.2% of the population, and 13.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Vernon was $34,600 per year. For families, the average income was $41,375. Men earned an average of $33,984, while women earned $23,804. The average income per person in the village was $17,930. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.2% of those under 18 and 5.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Vernon (villa) para niños
