Census Profile · Okanagan
2021 Census of Population, Vernon, City (CY).
By the Numbers
Regional average $93,139 (marked). This area is below it.
Regional average 1,698 (marked). This area is below it.
Regional average across the 18 communities in our guides. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census.
What the data says
Vernon was home to 44,519 residents in 2021, up 11.0% from 2016. The median age is 49.2, and the typical household has 2.2 people.
Of the area's 19,775 households, 66.1% own their home and 33.9% rent. The median total household income in 2020 was $73,500.
At the north end of the Okanagan, Vernon is surrounded by three lakes and known for its affordability, recreation and strong sense of community.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Vernon, City (CY), British Columbia. Reproduced and distributed under the Statistics Canada Open Licence. Median income is the median total income of households in 2020. Figures are rounded by Statistics Canada and are provided for general information only.
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