Vernon Valley, New Jersey facts for kids
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Vernon Valley, New Jersey
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Map of Vernon Valley highlighted within Sussex County. Right: Location of Sussex County highlighted within New Jersey.
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 Vernon Valley, New Jersey
Location in Sussex County, New Jersey
Vernon Valley, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Vernon Valley, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Township | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 1.04% |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,491 |
| • Density | 559.47/sq mi (216.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 862/973 |
| FIPS code | 34-75750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390429 |
Vernon Valley is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's located in Vernon Township, which is part of Sussex County. Vernon Valley is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a town or city.
In 2010, about 1,626 people lived in Vernon Valley. By 2020, the population was 1,491.
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Exploring Vernon Valley's Location
Vernon Valley is a special place because of its geography. It's a valley that sits between two large mountain ridges. These ridges are called Pochuck Mountain and Wawayanda Mountain. They are part of the Appalachian Mountains, which are very old mountains.
The area of Vernon Valley is about 7 square kilometers (or 2.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Understanding Vernon Valley's Population
The number of people living in Vernon Valley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,696 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,737 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,626 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,491 | −8.3% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 United States census counted 1,626 people living in Vernon Valley. This count helps us understand who lives there.
Most of the people living in Vernon Valley were White (about 96%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The census also looked at households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 38.7% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (73.6%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 3 people.
When looking at age groups, the population was spread out:
- About 24% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 36% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Vernon Valley in 2010 was about 41.6 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Vernon Valley para niños
