Total Population
552
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
52
Diversity Index
18.800
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
250
Total Housing Units
266
Owner Occupied
183
Renter Occupied
67
Vacant
16
Median Home Value
$172,500
Average Home Value
$284,973
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.70%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,596 $65,289
Average Household
$78,814 $84,244
Per Capita
$35,695 $38,835
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
27
Total Employed
112
Workers 16+
293
2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
2
Employed
39
2024 Information Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
18
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
5
Employed
17
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
10
2024 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2024 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
4
Employed
8
Some
High School
38
Graduated
High School
138
Associates
Degree
41
Bachelor's
Degree
37
Graduate
Degree
46
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
260
Non-Resident Commuters
33
Drive Alone
241
Carpooled
50
Public
0
Work At Home
2
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26