Mount Vernon is a city located in Lawrence County Missouri. Mount Vernon has a 2024 population of 4,591. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $60,489 with a poverty rate of 18.45%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 35.3 years: 31.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,184 | 92.32% |
| Two or more races | 259 | 5.71% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,721 | 2.39 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 772 | 1.19 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 696 | 3.47 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 132 | 3.68 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 121 | 2.49 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 252 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 12.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,215 | 40.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 3.82% |
| Some College | 685 | 22.76% |
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 | 2,764 | 2,480 | 485 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 162 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 16 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,566 | $0 | $37,031 |
| High School Graduate | $31,771 | $38,371 | $21,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,084 | $40,961 | $28,718 |
| Some College | $41,912 | $42,015 | $41,313 |
$38,084
Average Earnings
$40,961
Average Male
$28,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.49% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 1.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,831 | 721 | 18.82% |
| Multiple | 253 | 39 | 15.42% |
18.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
22.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 18.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Multiple, with 15.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.34% |
| High School | 28.49% |
| Some College | 11.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,641 | $75,190 |
| Households | $49,153 | $60,489 |
| Married Families | $79,244 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,738 | $40,450 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
483
Number of Veterans
457
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 232 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 15.14% |
| Asian | 12 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
71.54%
Born in Mount Vernon
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
98.26% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 71.54% having been born in Missouri. 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 | 4,692 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 4,672 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 4,652 | 21 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 4,631 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 4,611 | 20 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 4,591 | 20 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 4,571 | 16 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 4,555 | 59 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 4,496 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 4,510 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 4,499 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,500 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 4,510 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 4,505 | 21 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 4,484 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,466 | -26 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 4,492 | -41 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,533 | -18 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 4,551 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 4,564 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,017 | 291 | 7.81% |
| 1990 | 3,726 | 385 | 11.52% |
| 1980 | 3,341 | 741 | 28.5% |
| 1970 | 2,600 | -2,092 | -44.59% |