As of 2024 the population of Verndale is 532. The population is expected to grow to 544 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.45%.
The median age of Verndale residents is 40.
The diversity index of Verndale is 21.8, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Verndale is $75,239 and projected to be $84,681 in 2029. Per capita income is $35,215, projected to be $40,005 in 2029. 1.32% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $559,757 and the average disposable income is $60,337.
There are 268 housing units in Verndale; 197 are owner-occupied, 52 are rented, and 19 are vacant. The average home value is $219,289, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 73 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 42 businesses in Verndale, employing 312 workers and pulling from a labor force of 191 age 16 and above. 75 workers commute into Verndale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
113 residents both live and work in/around Verndale. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 17.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.16% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 141 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 16 residents work from home.
120 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 92 have associates degrees, 40 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9 hold a graduate or professional degree.
| Business | Employees |
|---|---|
| VERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 75 |
| VERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST | 45 |
| R & J HORSE SALES INC | 21 |
| OLSON'S VERNDALE AG SVC | 15 |
| BULLSEYE BAR & GRILL | 12 |
| US POST OFFICE | 7 |
| CARR'S CONVENIENCE | 6 |
| STAR BANK | 6 |
| G & L SVC | 5 |
| ANCHOR YOUTH CTR | 5 |
| YESTERYEAR'S ICE CREAM CAFE | 5 |
| VERNDALE LIQUOR STORE | 5 |
| Employment | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employed | 89.6% | 91.6% |
| Civilian Unemployed | 10.4% | 8.4% |
