Mount Vernon is a city located in Grant County Oregon. Mount Vernon has a 2024 population of 555. Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 550 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $109,641 with a poverty rate of 8.74%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 39.5 years: 46.1 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 92.27% |
| Other race | 31 | 5.21% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 2.18 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 145 | 1.59 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 97 | 3.29 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 17 | 1.59 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 14 | 1.36 | 7.1 | 92.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 0.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.48% |
| High School Graduate | 211 | 50.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 126 | 29.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 336 | 38 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,094 | $61,667 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,188 | $62,083 | $28,047 |
| Some College | $29,875 | $0 | $0 |
$46,188
Average Earnings
$62,083
Average Male
$28,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.92% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 2.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 50 | 9.11% |
| Native | 5 | 2 | 40% |
8.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.5%
Male Poverty Rate
9.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 9.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.79% |
| High School | 10.9% |
| Some College | 1.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,375 | $166,236 |
| Households | $62,422 | $109,641 |
| Married Families | $90,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,024 | $59,680 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 8.87% |
| Other Race | 31 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
13%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.01%
Born in Mount Vernon
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 81.01% having been born in Oregon. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 562 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 560 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 559 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2026 | 558 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 556 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 555 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 554 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 553 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 556 | 6 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 550 | 41 | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 509 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 509 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 510 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 508 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 511 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 510 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 515 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 517 | -7 | -1.34% |
| 2011 | 524 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 526 | 0 | 0% |