Wisconsin

Vernon

30,714
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Vernon

Vernon, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 11,007. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 30,714.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Effigy Mound Culture Warfare, Tremaine Site Fortification – Wisconsin, Battle of Bad Axe Aug 1-2 1832, and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202030,714
201029,773
200028,056
199025,617
198025,642
197024,557
196025,663
195027,906
194029,940
193028,537
192029,252
191028,116
190028,351
189025,111
188023,235
187018,645
186011,007
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Vernon

Military engagements that took place in Vernon, Wisconsin.

Effigy Mound Culture Warfare
900
Tremaine Site Fortification – Wisconsin
1300
Battle of Bad Axe Aug 1-2 1832
1832
Black Hawk's Capture at Lake Winneshiek
1832
Black Hawk War — Battle of Bad Axe Massacre
1832

Historic places in Vernon

National Register of Historic Places listings in Vernon, Wisconsin.

Norwegian Evangelic Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Westby
Bekkedal Leaf Tobacco Warehouse
Viroqua
Vernon County Courthouse
Viroqua
Skumsrud, Nils, House
Coon Valley
Tollackson Mound Group (Boundary Increase)
Harmony
Tollackson Mound Group
Harmony
Masonic Temple Building
Viroquoa
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Frequently asked about Vernon

When does Vernon first appear in the US census?
Vernon, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 11,007.
What is the population of Vernon?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Vernon had a recorded population of 30,714.
Were any battles fought in Vernon?
5 documented military engagements took place in Vernon, including Effigy Mound Culture Warfare, Tremaine Site Fortification – Wisconsin, Battle of Bad Axe Aug 1-2 1832.
How many historic places are in Vernon?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Vernon, Wisconsin.
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