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Verndale
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Verndale is 532. The population is expected to grow to 542 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.37%.
The median age of Verndale residents is 40.
The diversity index of Verndale is 19.1, meaning that there is a 19% 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 $76,209 and projected to be $83,529 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,813, projected to be $39,299 in 2031. 1.88% of households – 10 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $606,470 and the average disposable income is $56,649.
There are 270 housing units in Verndale; 192 are owner-occupied, 58 are rented, and 20 are vacant. The average home value is $229,792, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 87 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 34 businesses in Verndale, employing 316 workers and pulling from a labor force of 200 age 16 and above. 55 workers commute into Verndale from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
143 residents both live and work in/around Verndale. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 13.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 15.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 155 drive alone, 19 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 12 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 14 residents work from home.
124 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 80 have associates degrees, 46 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12 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, 2026-09-09