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Vernon, Alabama, in Lamar county, is 49 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 146 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,143 residents in the city.
In Vernon, about 53% of adults are married. In Vernon, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Women are better represented than men in Vernon.
In 2000, Vernon had a median family income of $36,618.
Vernon folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vernon that were owner-occupied was 60%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.
In Vernon, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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