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 $43,961 with a poverty rate of 31.75%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 28.8 years: 20.9 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,091 | 48.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,031 | 45.8% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 618 | 3.24 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.12 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 208 | 4.38 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 175 | 3.5 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Male | 17 | 13.76 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
4.26
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 14.04% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 6.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 33.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 8% |
| Some College | 246 | 20.94% |
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 | 628 | 538 | 107 |
| Black | 528 | 365 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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 17.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $67,898 | $35,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,938 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,603 | $38,100 | $26,576 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $8,548 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,940 | $38,438 | $35,972 |
| Some College | $37,125 | $40,688 | $32,875 |
$37,940
Average Earnings
$38,438
Average Male
$35,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.54% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 1.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 926 | 358 | 38.66% |
| White | 948 | 198 | 20.89% |
| Multiple | 113 | 80 | 70.8% |
31.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.1%
Male Poverty Rate
36.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Multiple, with 70.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 20.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.7% |
| High School | 30.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 16.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,763 | $57,471 |
| Households | $33,788 | $43,961 |
| Married Families | $77,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,016 | $15,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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
113
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 7.73% |
| Black | 53 | 6.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
78.45%
Born in Mount Vernon
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 78.45% having been born in Georgia. 0.84% 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% |