Total Population
525
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
57
Diversity Index
20.900
The Mount Vernon post office was established in 1877 and named after a black stallion that belonged to settler David W. Jenkins. The stallion’s stable a small stone building, is still standing in a field on the north side of U.S. Highway 26 about 2.2 miles east of the main intersection in town.
Mount Vernon is a short distance from mountains, lakes, fishing, backpacking into wilderness areas and roadless areas.
Households
239
Owner Occupied
150
Renter Occupied
89
Vacant
24
Median Household
$55,959 $50,940
Average Household
$75,628 $85,152
Per Capita
$34,429 $39,301
Total Businesses
21
Total Employed
106
Workers 16+
211
2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
3
Employed
46
2023 Information Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
18
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
9
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
8
2023 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
3
Employed
7
2023 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
193
Non-Resident Commuters
18
Drive Alone
173
Carpooled
33
Public
0
Work At Home
4