Total Population
541
Population
Growth Rate
-0.07%
Median Age
56
Diversity Index
19.100
Harney County
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
242
Total Housing Units
258
Owner Occupied
157
Renter Occupied
85
Vacant
16
Median Home Value
$277,778
Average Home Value
$375,000
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.72%
Income Projection
Median Household
$50,806 $49,276
Average Household
$80,472 $88,723
Per Capita
$37,504 $40,848
Workforce
Total Businesses
25
Total Employed
115
Workers 16+
391
2022 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
46
2022 Information Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
18
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
12
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2022 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
3
Employed
7
2022 Gas Stations - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
30
Graduated
High School
169
Associates
Degree
60
Bachelor's
Degree
23
Graduate
Degree
10
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
360
Non-Resident Commuters
31
Drive Alone
313
Carpooled
62
Public
0
Work At Home
7