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South Mount Vernon

Ohio · 589 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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South Mount Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,018. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 113 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

589
−16%since 2023
from 702 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,166 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 1,390 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
27.3
−9%since 2023
from 30.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
56364272180087920202024South Mount Vernon
2024589
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,018
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,234 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$21,483
+16%since 2023
from $18,574 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
33.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.403
−10%since 2023
from 0.446 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information42.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food30.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,109
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,073 in 2023
US average: $1,442
31.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
69.0% rent
32.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(56)
Asian1.9%(13)
Other13.2%(93)
Diversity Score48%(337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(19)
Diversity Score31.5%(185)
31
−34%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.7 min
+34%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
89.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

62.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
38.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?

South Mount Vernon, Ohio has about 589 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?

The typical household in South Mount Vernon, Ohio earns about $59,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Mount Vernon, Ohio expensive?

In South Mount Vernon, Ohio, the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Mount Vernon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?

About 33.1% of people in South Mount Vernon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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