Total Population
522
Population
Growth Rate
-0.09%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
23.600
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
259
Total Housing Units
282
Owner Occupied
189
Renter Occupied
70
Vacant
23
Median Home Value
$233,333
Average Home Value
$367,237
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.57%
Income Projection
Median Household
$38,721 $42,084
Average Household
$58,004 $65,744
Per Capita
$27,268 $30,961
Workforce
Total Businesses
20
Total Employed
104
Workers 16+
236
2020 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
46
2020 Information Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
19
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
12
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2020 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2020 Gas Stations - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
41
Graduated
High School
144
Associates
Degree
62
Bachelor's
Degree
12
Graduate
Degree
9
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
233
Non-Resident Commuters
3
Drive Alone
184
Carpooled
29
Public
0
Work At Home
10
