Census ACS · #758 μSA
Mount Vernon Metro Area
The Mount Vernon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,808 residents. The median household income is $61,102 and the median home value is $118,400.
36,808
Population
64
People / sq mi
$61,102
Median Income
$118,400
Median Home Value
The Mount Vernon CBSA covers 571 sq mi of land at 64.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$61,102
Median Household Income
$31,541
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$118,400
Median Home Value
$862
Median Rent
71.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.4%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
18.4%
Foreign Born
Mount Vernon spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mount Vernon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,808 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #758 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mount Vernon metro area is $61,102, with a per capita income of $31,541.
The Mount Vernon, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Mount Vernon, Il CBSA (34500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Mount Vernon, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $118,400. With 36,808 residents, Mount Vernon is a metro area in IL.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $61,102 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $118,400, with typical rent around $862.
College attainment is 18.4%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.