Mount Vernon, Illinois Population 2022
Mount Vernon is a city located in Jefferson County Illinois. Mount Vernon has a 2020 population of 14,639. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Mount Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -3.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,206 in 2010.
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 Vernonwas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Mount Vernon Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$31,161
Average Earnings
$41,298
Average Male
$24,243
Average Female
Mount Vernon Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 17 | NaN% | |
| 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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Mount Vernon Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
6.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.00%
Born in Mount Vernon
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,639 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 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% |