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Verndale
Population Demographics
As of 2025 the population of Verndale is 534. The population is expected to grow to 538 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.15%.
The median age of Verndale residents is 43.
The diversity index of Verndale is 14.6, meaning that there is a 15% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Verndale is $77,939 and projected to be $82,094 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,758, projected to be $37,690 in 2030. 1.31% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $435,313 and the average disposable income is $60,378.
There are 264 housing units in Verndale; 199 are owner-occupied, 46 are rented, and 19 are vacant. The average home value is $233,920, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 76 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 43 businesses in Verndale, employing 405 workers and pulling from a labor force of 222 age 16 and above. 77 workers commute into Verndale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
142 residents both live and work in/around Verndale. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 11.97% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 14.79% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 155 drive alone, 21 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 31 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 15 residents work from home.
127 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 83 have associates degrees, 50 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Leading Employers
| 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 |
Workers Comp and Unemployment
| Employment | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employed | 89.6% | 91.6% |
| Civilian Unemployed | 10.4% | 8.4% |
Transportation
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16