State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,005.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.19%
Growth Since 2010
-3.99%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,636
World Population Review
Mount Vernon, Illinois Population 2021
14,667
Mount Vernon is a city located in Jefferson County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. With a 2020 population of 14,667, it is the 163rd largest city in Illinois and the 2350th largest city in the United States . Mount Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -3.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,277 in 2010. Mount Vernon reached it's highest population of 17,193 in 1980. Spanning over 15 miles, Mount Vernon has a population density of 1,006 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $59,111 with a poverty rate of 22.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $714 per month, and the median house value is $78,600. The median age in Mount Vernon is 38.6 years, 34.7 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Mount Vernon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
- White: 77.05%
- Black or African American: 15.93%
- Two or more races: 4.28%
- Asian: 2.07%
- Other race: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Mount Vernon, Illinois is 14,667 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,751.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,277.
Mount Vernon, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,636 | -24 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 37,660 | -24 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 37,684 | -24 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 37,708 | -337 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 38,045 | -169 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 38,214 | -58 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 38,272 | -102 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 38,374 | -267 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 38,641 | -17 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 38,658 | -91 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 38,749 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 38,755 | 0.00% |
Mount Vernon Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,359 | 77.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,349 | 15.93% |
| Two or More Races | 631 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 305 | 2.07% |
| Some Other Race | 62 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
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Mount Vernon Population by Race
Mount Vernon Population Pyramid $2021
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Mount Vernon Population by Age
Mount Vernon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,465 | 2.21 | 59.4 |
| Non Family | 2,707 | 1.12 | 49.6 |
| Married | 2,150 | 3 | 87.3 |
| Female | 1,161 | 3.05 | 25.2 |
| Male | 447 | 2.77 | 72.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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Mount Vernon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 338 | 3.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 951 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,836 | 28.42% |
| Some College | 2,558 | 25.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,224 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,181 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 891 | 8.93% |
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Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,244 | 7,254 | 1,709 |
| Black | 1,226 | 1,037 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 210 | 148 | 24 |
| Asian | 197 | 162 | 162 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 84 | 14 |
| Other Race | 33 | 25 | |
| Native American | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.23%.
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,161
Average Earnings
$41,298
Average Male
$24,243
Average Female
Mount Vernon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mount Vernon Language by Age
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Mount Vernon Language
95.51% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
Mount Vernon Language
Mount Vernon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,778 | 2,158 | 20.02% |
| Black | 2,251 | 668 | 29.68% |
| Multiple | 631 | 270 | 42.79% |
| Hispanic | 514 | 257 | 50.00% |
| Other | 62 | 17 | 27.42% |
| Native | 31 | 4 | 12.90% |
22.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.29%
Male Poverty Rate
25.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mount Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Hispanic, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Native, with 12.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.08%.
Mount Vernon Poverty
Mount Vernon Poverty Rate by Education
Mount Vernon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Mount Vernon Married by Age and Sex
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Mount Vernon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mount Vernon Marital Status by Race
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Mount Vernon Marital Status
Mount Vernon Veterans by War
Mount Vernon Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 9.39% |
| Black | 71 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 17 | 7.94% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 3 | 30.00% |
Mount Vernon Veterans by Race
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
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6.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
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58.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Mount Vernon Employment by Age
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Mount Vernon Employment by Race
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Mount Vernon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.82% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 77.00% having been born in Illinois. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mount Vernon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,667 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 14,695 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 14,723 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 14,751 | -110 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 14,861 | -80 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 14,941 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 14,948 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 15,009 | -100 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 15,109 | -15 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 15,124 | -49 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 15,173 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 15,206 | -1,063 | -0.67% |
| 2000 | 16,269 | -719 | -0.43% |
| 1990 | 16,988 | -205 | -0.12% |
| 1980 | 17,193 | 923 | 0.55% |
| 1970 | 16,270 | 799 | 0.50% |
| 1960 | 15,471 | -129 | -0.08% |
| 1950 | 15,600 | 876 | 0.58% |
| 1940 | 14,724 | 2,349 | 1.75% |
| 1930 | 12,375 | 2,560 | 2.34% |
| 1920 | 9,815 | 1,808 | 2.06% |
| 1910 | 8,007 | 2,791 | 4.38% |
| 1900 | 5,216 | 1,983 | 4.90% |
| 1890 | 3,233 | 0.00% |