Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon: city located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,277 and a population density of 401 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,511 inhabitants.
The city was created 209 years ago in 1816.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| Population | 14,511 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 62864 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 38.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3173,-88.9031 |
| Altitude | 1,680 feet / 512 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Vernon is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1817 (209 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:58:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 381 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 38°19'2"N 88°54'11"W (38.3172700, -88.9031200).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Vernon decreased by 5.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,277 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,138 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,090 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,078 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,980 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,917 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,914 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,828 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,708 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,663 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,511 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mount Vernon
1Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, United States View details
Phone: +16182460033 | Website available
People born in Mount Vernon (18)
People born in Mount Vernon, including actress and comedienne Crista Flanagan, neuroscientist Percival Bailey, basketball player-coach Walt Kirk, .
More notable people
- John Huston (professional golfer) he was born in 01/06/1961
- Dan Hester (Professional basketball player) he was born in 08/11/1948
- Nate Hawthorne (American basketball player) he was born in 19/01/1951
- Albert Watson II (United States general) he was born in 05/01/1909
- Archie R. Clemins (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 18/11/1943
- Bennie Purcell (American basketball player) he was born in 10/12/1929
- Dwight Bernard (American baseball player) he was born in 31/05/1952
- John R. Thomas (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1846
- Kenneth Michael Kays (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 22/09/1949
- Kenny Troutt (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Mary Beth Zimmerman (professional golfer) she was born in 11/12/1960
- William B. Anderson (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1830
- William Packwood (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1832
- Michael Hicks (American video game developer and musician) he was born in 03/01/1993
- David K. Overstreet (associate Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court) he was born in 14/01/1966
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Vernon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Vernon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Carrier Annex Post Office | Mount Vernon (IL) | 62864 |
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Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shields | 36,451 | Township in Lake County, Illinois |
| Spring Garden | 3,208 | Township in Jefferson County, Illinois |
| Ina | 2,279 | Village in Jefferson County, United States |
| Woodlawn | 670 | Community in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bluford | 660 | Village in the United States |
| Stratton | 432 | Township in Edgar County, Illinois |
| Dix | 428 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waltonville | 422 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonnie | 380 | Village in Illinois |
| Belle Rive | 347 | Village Jefferson County, Illinois, United States |
| Harmony | 263 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Nason | 228 | City in Jefferson County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Illinois cities