CITY · 2020 ACS
South Mount Vernon
Ohio · 714 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 49.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024589
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.5%
Information19.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Education & health services4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$58,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $59,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(21)
Other19.1%(135)
Diversity Score44.4%(314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(617)
Black1.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(30)
Asian2.2%(16)
Other13.5%(96)
Diversity Score42.8%(306)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?
South Mount Vernon, Ohio has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is South Mount Vernon, Ohio expensive?
In South Mount Vernon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.
How educated are people in South Mount Vernon, Ohio?
About 6.0% 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 49.1% of people in South Mount Vernon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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