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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Vernon

Missouri · 4,017 residents · 4.1 sq mi
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Mount Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,628. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,017
+10%since 1990
from 3,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
980 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 887 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+11%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Mount Vernon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,628
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,210
+74%since 1990
from $9,297 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.4
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,535)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(50)
Asian1.1%(39)
Diversity Score10.1%(367)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,860)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score5.4%(218)
5
−46%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

Mount Vernon, Missouri has about 4,017 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Missouri earns about $28,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Missouri expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

About 13.7% of people in Mount Vernon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Vernon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Vernon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 379 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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