Total Population
543
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
53
Diversity Index
23.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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.
Profile Report Sections
Population
Housing & Income
Households
247
Total Housing Units
264
Owner Occupied
182
Renter Occupied
65
Vacant
17
Median Home Value
$188,158
Average Home Value
$306,429
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.52%
Income Projection
Median Household
$53,383 $55,780
Average Household
$74,448 $79,709
Per Capita
$33,865 $36,527
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
20
Total Employed
115
Workers 16+
210
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
45
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
2
Employed
37
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
9
2026 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
3
Employed
8
2026 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
19
Graduated
High School
131
Associates
Degree
78
Bachelor's
Degree
21
Graduate
Degree
50
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
168
Non-Resident Commuters
42
Drive Alone
178
Carpooled
29
Public
0
Work At Home
0
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09