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
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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.