Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County: county in Missouri, United States
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Vernon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,159 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,388 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nevada. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Vernon County at a glance
Vernon County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Missouri counties
115
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NevadaPopulation 8,196
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Quick Facts about Vernon County
| Population | 20,388 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Vernon Parish, Vernon County |
| Area | 2168 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8506,-94.3424 |
| Named for | Miles Vernon |
| Capital | Nevada |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:23:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Vernon County is located at 37°51'2"N 94°20'33"W (37.8505800, -94.3424400). It has 7 neighbors: Barton County, Bourbon County, Crawford County, Linn County, Bates County, Cedar County and Saint Clair County.
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The largest city of Vernon County is Nevada with a population of 8,196. Other cities include, Sheldon population 515, Montevallo population 311, Walker population 265 and Schell City population 238. See all Vernon County cities & populated places.
Vernon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 8,196 | Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Sheldon | 515 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Montevallo | 311 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Walker | 265 | City in Vernon County, Missouri |
| Schell City | 238 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Bronaugh | 231 | Human settlement in Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Moundville | 117 | Township in Missouri |
| Richards | 94 | Village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Milo | 86 | Village in the United States |
| Deerfield | 77 | Village in Missouri |
| Metz | 47 | Village in the United States |
| Harwood | 45 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Stotesbury | 17 | Village in the United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 59.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Vernon County
Official Website- Nevada
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Vernon County decreased by 3.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,159 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,084 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,930 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,978 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,983 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,758 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,653 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,507 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,492 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,563 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,388 | -0.86% | estimation process |
People born in Vernon County (3)
People born in Vernon County, including actress Alice Ghostley, politician John M. Dalton, Tom Van Sickle, .
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Other places with the same name (1)
- Vernon County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 30,861 people.
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|---|---|---|
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