Economy & Jobs — Vernon, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,967 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$31,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,430 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 645 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 32.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Retail | 7.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
