Total Population
551
Population
Growth Rate
0.04%
Median Age
55
Diversity Index
19.400
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
246
Total Housing Units
263
Owner Occupied
186
Renter Occupied
60
Vacant
17
Median Home Value
$187,037
Average Home Value
$288,427
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
0.88%
Income Projection
Median Household
$56,187 $56,133
Average Household
$75,928 $79,470
Per Capita
$33,899 $35,416
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
23
Total Employed
134
Workers 16+
202
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
45
2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
2
Employed
37
2025 Information Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
17
2025 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
9
2025 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
3
Employed
8
Some
High School
34
Graduated
High School
120
Associates
Degree
48
Bachelor's
Degree
38
Graduate
Degree
45
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
164
Non-Resident Commuters
38
Drive Alone
176
Carpooled
24
Public
0
Work At Home
0
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30