Vernonia, Oregon
Vernonia: City in Oregon, USA
About
Vernonia is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,151 and a population density of 490 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,295 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Vernonia
| Population : | 2,295 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Postal code : | 97064 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 503, 971 |
| Area : | 4.39 km2 |
| Altitude : | 630 feet / 192, 630 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 06:04:36 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 522 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vernonia is located at 45°51'31"N 123°11'34"W (45.8587200, -123.1928900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Vernonia
Demographics
The population of Vernonia increased by 6.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 2,228 | - | census |
| 2010 | 2,151 | -3.58% | census |
| 2011 | 2,164 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,154 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,136 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,136 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,139 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,198 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,238 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,268 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,281 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,295 | 0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Vernonia (1)
American racing driver George Amick was born in Vernonia
Schools in Vernonia
College & universities near Vernonia, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235750 | Lower Columbia College | Longview (WA) | 98632-0310 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vernonia, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNI | Manning, Oregon | 47000 Highway 26 | BUS |
| ELS | Elsie, Oregon | 44573 Highway 26 | BUS |
| KEL | Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center | 501 South First Street | RAIL |
| NCM | Necanicum Junction, Oregon | Hwy 26 and Hwy 53 | BUS |
| VAN | Vancouver station | 1301 West 11th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Vernonia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vernonia Post Office | Vernonia (OR) | 97064 |
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Helens | 14,071 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Scappoose | 7,618 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Columbia City | 2,022 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Rainier | 2,021 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Clatskanie | 1,832 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Prescott | 63 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Vernonia distances to largest Oregon cities
