Mount Vernon, Ohio Population 2022
Mount Vernon is a city located in Knox County Ohio. Mount Vernon has a 2020 population of 16,931. It is also the county seat of Knox County. Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually but its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,007 in 2010.
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%
2021 and 2022 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Mount Vernon Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$31,935
Average Earnings
$39,010
Average Male
$25,782
Average Female
Mount Vernon Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | NaN% |
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 Multiple, with 47.80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Hispanic, with 33.93% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,931 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 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% |