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Mount Vernon

Alabama · 1,354 residents · 5.481 sq mi
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Mount Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,944. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,354
+60%since 2000
from 844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+19%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5798631K1K2K1990201020202024Mount Vernon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,071
+68%since 2000
from $12,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(383)
Black53%(447)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(526)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(286)
Black74.2%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score46.4%(629)
Diversity Score
46
−25%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 37.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Alabama?

Mount Vernon, Alabama has about 1,354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon, Alabama?

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Alabama earns about $41,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Alabama expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Alabama, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Alabama?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Alabama?

About 26.2% of people in Mount Vernon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Vernon, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Vernon, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 443 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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