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Population Review

Mount Vernon city, IL — Population & Demographics

Mount Vernon city, IL has a population of 14,492. The median household income is $52,751 and the median age is 39.0.

14,492

Population

$52,751

Median Income

$89,700

Median Home Value

39.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White76.4%
Black or African American12.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,751

Median Household Income

$29,722

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$89,700

Median Home Value

$893

Median Rent

53.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.5%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

79.5%

Public Transit

3.3%

Work From Home

13.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

20.9%

Foreign Born

97.1%

Non-English at Home

9.1%

Veterans

19.5%

With Disability

93.9%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.1%
Manufacturing15.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.1%
Retail Trade6.8%
Construction4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Information4.5%
Public Administration2.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Vernon city, IL has a population of 14,492 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Mount Vernon city, IL is $52,751, with 15.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Mount Vernon city, IL is $89,700, with median rent at $893.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.