Vernonia, OR Demographics

A map of Vernonia's Population by Race

Vernonia, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,786, a large increase from the 2,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vernonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vernonia is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vernonia, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vernonia is ranked the 138th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Vernonia was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vernonia's White Population

2,355 residents of Vernonia, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vernonia is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Vernonia ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's White population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Vernonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.5%.

Vernonia is more White than neighboring Banks (71% White), and North Plains (68.4% White). Vernonia is less White than neighboring Clatskanie (85.9% White), Warren (87.6% White), and Rainier (88.2% White).

Vernonia's Black Population

36 residents of Vernonia, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vernonia is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Vernonia ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Black residents' share of Vernonia's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Vernonia is more Black than neighboring Banks (0.9% Black), Warren (0% Black), and Rainier (1% Black). Vernonia is less Black than neighboring Clatskanie (4% Black), and North Plains (6.2% Black).

Vernonia's Asian Population

7 residents of Vernonia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vernonia is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Vernonia ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Vernonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Vernonia is more Asian than neighboring Clatskanie (0% Asian), and Warren (0% Asian). Vernonia is less Asian than neighboring Banks (1.2% Asian), North Plains (14.7% Asian), and Rainier (0.5% Asian).

Vernonia's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Vernonia, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vernonia is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Vernonia ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Vernonia's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.9%.

Vernonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Clatskanie (5.9% Hispanic), and Rainier (5% Hispanic). Vernonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Banks (13% Hispanic), Warren (11.4% Hispanic), and North Plains (7.9% Hispanic).

Vernonia's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Vernonia, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vernonia is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Vernonia ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vernonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Vernonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clatskanie (0.3% Native American/Other), Warren (0% Native American/Other), North Plains (1.1% Native American/Other), and Rainier (0.7% Native American/Other). Vernonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Banks (5% Native American/Other).

Vernonia's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Vernonia, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vernonia is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Vernonia ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vernonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Vernonia's population has decreased from 7.3% to 4.6%.

Vernonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Clatskanie (3.9% Multiracial), Warren (1% Multiracial), and North Plains (1.7% Multiracial). Vernonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Banks (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.