Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon: city in Linn County, Iowa
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Linn in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,506 and a population density of 497 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,528 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| Population | 4,528 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Linn County |
| Postal code | 52314 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 9.06 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9220,-91.4168 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:21:37 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 500 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 41°55'19"N 91°25'1"W (41.9219500, -91.4168400).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mount Vernon increased by 0.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,534 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,581 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,531 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,482 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,458 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,426 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,456 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,468 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,466 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,528 | 1.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,375 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,949 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,960 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,888 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 946 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
Mount Vernon zip code is 52314.
County name: Linn, County
fips: 19113
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $178,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,484 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $555 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $818 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,051 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,928 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 141,779 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,255 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,381 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,227 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 727 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 683 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 581 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,868.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.29 |
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People born in Mount Vernon (10)
People born in Mount Vernon, including musician Dan Bern, soccer referee Terry Vaughn, archaeologist Charles Reuben Keyes, .
More notable people
- George Oliver Curme (American linguist) he was born in 14/01/1860
- Margaret Keyes (American academic) she was born in 04/03/1918
- Joe Fogg (American football player and coach (1882-1946)) he was born in 06/07/1882
- Matt Kroul (Player of American football) he was born in 25/02/1986
- Arthur R. Kudart (American lawyer) he was born in 27/07/1930
- Thomas Zinkula (Catholic bishop) he was born in 19/04/1957
- Tristan Wirfs (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 24/01/1999
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153162 | Cornell College | Mount Vernon (IA) | 52314-1098 |
| 153737 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52406-2068 |
| 153144 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52402-5092 |
| 154013 | Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52402-4797 |
| 366571 | Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52402 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Vernon, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Vernon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Post Office | Mount Vernon (IA) | 52314 |
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Other cities in Linn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Marion | 40,780 | The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. |
| Hiawatha | 7,466 | City in Iowa |
| Robins | 3,570 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Fairfax | 2,934 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Center Point | 2,560 | City in Iowa |
| Ely | 2,382 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Lisbon | 2,252 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Central City | 1,296 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Springville | 1,149 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Palo | 1,075 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Walker | 782 | City in Iowa |
| Alburnett | 712 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Coggon | 669 | Human settlement in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bertram | 278 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Prairieburg | 190 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Iowa cities