Total Population
525
Population
Growth Rate
-0.03%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
23.800
Mt. Vernon
The Mount Vernon post office was established in 1877 and named after a black stallion that belonged to settler David W. Jenkins. The stallion’s stable a small stone building, is still standing in a field on the north side of U.S. Highway 26 about 2.2 miles east of the main intersection in town.
Mount Vernon is a short distance from mountains, lakes, fishing, backpacking into wilderness areas and roadless areas.
Mt. Vernon
Population
Housing & Income
Households
261
Total Housing Units
283
Owner Occupied
192
Renter Occupied
69
Vacant
22
Median Home Value
$285,938
Average Home Value
$418,979
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.07%
Per Capita Income
2.48%
Income Projection
Median Household
$44,034 $47,852
Average Household
$67,301 $76,067
Per Capita
$31,675 $35,804
Workforce
Total Businesses
20
Total Employed
107
Workers 16+
265
2021 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
46
2021 Information Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
15
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
12
2021 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2021 Mining Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
33
Graduated
High School
158
Associates
Degree
52
Bachelor's
Degree
21
Graduate
Degree
10
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
263
Non-Resident Commuters
2
Drive Alone
199
Carpooled
40
Public
0
Work At Home
12
