State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,138.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.20% (9)
Growth Since 2010
-1.07% (-49)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Mount Vernon, Missouri Population 2021
4,526
Mount Vernon is a city located in Lawrence County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. With a 2020 population of 4,526, it is the 148th largest city in Missouri and the 5050th largest city in the United States . Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.20% annually but its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,575 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Mount Vernon has a population density of 1,139 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $54,558 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $584 per month, and the median house value is $106,400. The median age in Mount Vernon is 45.2 years, 41.1 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
Mount Vernon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernonwas:
- White: 96.65%
- Two or more races: 2.15%
- Black or African American: 0.64%
- Asian: 0.22%
- Other race: 0.20%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Mount Vernon, Missouri is 4,526 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,526.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,575.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,354 | 96.65% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race | 9 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.13% |
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Mount Vernon Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,869 | 2.18 | 62.2 |
| Married | 841 | 3 | 71.1 |
| Non Family | 728 | 0 | 57.6 |
| Female | 224 | 2.56 | 31.3 |
| Male | 76 | 3.28 | 100 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 3.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 8.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,199 | 37.01% |
| Some College | 893 | 27.56% |
| Associates Degree | 268 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 256 | 7.90% |
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Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,152 | 2,744 | 437 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | |
| Black | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.05%.
Mount Vernon Language by Age
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Mount Vernon Language
98.92% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mount Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 18.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 18.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.34%.
Mount Vernon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Mount Vernon Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 14.87% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 23.08% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 7.89% |
| Native American | 6 | 100.00% |
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
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52.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
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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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68.26%
Born in Mount Vernon
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.42% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 68.26% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,526 | 9 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 4,517 | 9 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 4,508 | 9 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 4,499 | -9 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 4,508 | 8 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 4,500 | 19 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 4,481 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 4,464 | -27 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 4,491 | -41 | -0.90% |
| 2012 | 4,532 | -17 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 4,549 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 4,563 | 546 | 1.28% |
| 2000 | 4,017 | 291 | 0.75% |
| 1990 | 3,726 | 385 | 1.10% |
| 1980 | 3,341 | 741 | 2.54% |
| 1970 | 2,600 | 0.00% |