Total Population
518
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
22.900
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
255
Total Housing Units
274
Owner Occupied
185
Renter Occupied
70
Vacant
19
Median Home Value
$144,000
Average Home Value
$208,696
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.17%
Per Capita Income
2.54%
Income Projection
Median Household
$34,386 $37,311
Average Household
$49,074 $55,498
Per Capita
$22,830 $25,885
Workforce
Total Businesses
23
Total Employed
108
Workers 16+
211
Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
46
Information Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
19
Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
12
Gas Stations - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
6
Mining Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
30
Graduated
High School
133
Associates
Degree
67
Bachelor's
Degree
27
Graduate
Degree
13
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
204
Non-Resident Commuters
7
Drive Alone
168
Carpooled
20
Public
0
Work At Home
8
