Mount Vernon is a city located in Montgomery County Georgia. Mount Vernon has a 2024 population of 1,973. It is also the county seat of Montgomery County. Mount Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $47,232 with a poverty rate of 30.94%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 30.5 years: 19.9 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 999 | 48.03% |
| White | 861 | 41.39% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 6.97% |
| Other race | 47 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 675 | 2.72 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.07 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 190 | 3.45 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Female | 177 | 3.31 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 40 | 7.78 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 10.55% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 14.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 9.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 336 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.96% |
| Some College | 266 | 23.99% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 574 | 458 | 46 |
| White | 501 | 463 | 122 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,927 | $73,050 | $51,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $41,333 | $41,190 |
| High School Graduate | $29,518 | $29,934 | $29,309 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,867 | $41,463 | $39,732 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $44,583 | $36,875 |
$40,867
Average Earnings
$41,463
Average Male
$39,732
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.97% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 5.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 914 | 300 | 32.82% |
| White | 712 | 116 | 16.29% |
| Multiple | 145 | 106 | 73.1% |
| Other | 47 | 47 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 100% |
30.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.46%
Male Poverty Rate
31.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 16.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.43% |
| Some College | 37.83% |
| High School | 15.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Female Employed | 30.64% |
| Male Employed | 10.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,152 | $58,759 |
| Households | $35,202 | $47,232 |
| Married Families | $80,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,743 | $24,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 6.29% |
| Black | 34 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
14.3%
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
82.5%
Born in Mount Vernon
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
97.64% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 82.5% having been born in Georgia. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,964 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 1,966 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 1,968 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 1,969 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 1,971 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 1,973 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,975 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 1,984 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,991 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,980 | -412 | -17.22% |
| 2019 | 2,392 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | 73 | 3.14% |
| 2017 | 2,324 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,317 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 2,304 | -18 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 2,322 | 51 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 2,271 | 76 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 2,195 | -88 | -3.85% |
| 2011 | 2,283 | -49 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2,332 | 0 | 0% |