State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,762.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.32%
Growth Since 2010
-0.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Mount Vernon, Ohio Population 2021
16,877
Mount Vernon is a city located in Knox County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Knox County. With a 2020 population of 16,877, it is the 107th largest city in Ohio and the 2135th largest city in the United States . Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually but its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,990 in 2010. Mount Vernon reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 10 miles, Mount Vernon has a population density of 1,763 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $54,128 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $706 per month, and the median house value is $118,000. The median age in Mount Vernon is 38.8 years, 36.5 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
Mount Vernon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernonwas:
- White: 95.27%
- Two or more races: 2.10%
- Black or African American: 1.19%
- Asian: 0.69%
- Native American: 0.59%
- Other race: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Mount Vernon, Ohio is 16,877 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,769.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,990.
Mount Vernon, Ohio Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,166 | 422 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 62,744 | 422 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 62,322 | 422 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 61,900 | 629 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 61,271 | 362 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 60,909 | -92 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 61,001 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 61,000 | 142 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 60,858 | 94 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 60,764 | -519 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 61,283 | 193 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 61,090 | 0.00% |
Mount Vernon Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,879 | 95.27% |
| Two or More Races | 350 | 2.10% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 98 | 0.59% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.16% |
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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 | 6,794 | 2.25 | 53.1 |
| Married | 2,741 | 2.9 | 78.1 |
| Non Family | 2,608 | 1.16 | 39.1 |
| Female | 915 | 2.86 | 30.1 |
| Male | 530 | 3.12 | 32.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Mount Vernon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 434 | 3.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 672 | 6.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,641 | 42.57% |
| Some College | 2,108 | 19.33% |
| Associates Degree | 598 | 5.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,470 | 13.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 980 | 8.99% |
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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 | 10,415 | 9,414 | 2,342 |
| Hispanic | 152 | 94 | |
| Black | 144 | 137 | 31 |
| Asian | 99 | 79 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 71 | |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | 14 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.64%.
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,935
Average Earnings
$39,010
Average Male
$25,782
Average Female
Mount Vernon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mount Vernon Language by Age
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Mount Vernon Language
97.12% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 2.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.20% of the population.
Mount Vernon Language
Mount Vernon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,359 | 2,584 | 18.00% |
| Multiple | 295 | 141 | 47.80% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 113 | 33.93% |
| Black | 173 | 62 | 35.84% |
| Native | 98 | 34 | 34.69% |
| Other | 27 | 27 | 100.00% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.21%
Male Poverty Rate
21.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mount Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 18.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
Mount Vernon Poverty
Mount Vernon Poverty Rate by Education
Mount Vernon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
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 35-44.
Mount Vernon Marital Status by Race
Mount Vernon Marital Status
Mount Vernon Veterans by War
Mount Vernon Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 12.30% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 9.80% |
| Black | 1 | 0.52% |
Mount Vernon Veterans by Race
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
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5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
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55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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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75.44%
Born in Mount Vernon
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 75.44% having been born in Ohio. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Mount Vernon Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,877 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 16,823 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 16,769 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 16,715 | 93 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 16,622 | 39 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 16,583 | -85 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 16,668 | -41 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 16,709 | -63 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 16,772 | -72 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 16,844 | -220 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 17,064 | 57 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 17,007 | 2,632 | 1.70% |
| 2000 | 14,375 | -175 | -0.12% |
| 1990 | 14,550 | 227 | 0.16% |
| 1980 | 14,323 | 950 | 0.69% |
| 1970 | 13,373 | 89 | 0.07% |
| 1960 | 13,284 | 1,099 | 0.87% |
| 1950 | 12,185 | 2,063 | 1.87% |
| 1940 | 10,122 | 752 | 0.77% |
| 1930 | 9,370 | 133 | 0.14% |
| 1920 | 9,237 | 150 | 0.16% |
| 1910 | 9,087 | 2,454 | 3.20% |
| 1900 | 6,633 | 606 | 0.96% |
| 1890 | 6,027 | 778 | 1.39% |
| 1880 | 5,249 | 373 | 0.74% |
| 1870 | 4,876 | 674 | 1.50% |
| 1860 | 4,202 | 491 | 1.25% |
| 1850 | 3,711 | 0.00% |