Mount Vernon, Fayette County, Kentucky
Mount Vernon: City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,477 and a population density of 462 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,375 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| Population : | 2,375 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 40456 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 5.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Capital city : | Mount Vernon is capital of Rockcastle County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:12:19 (5th June 2023) |
| Density : | 443 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 38°1'32"N 84°29'43"W (38.0256300, -84.4952200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Vernon decreased by 4.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,510 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,499 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,453 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,458 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,469 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,456 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,439 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,439 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,415 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,375 | -1.68% | estimation process |
Mount Vernon zip code is 40456.
County name: Rockcastle, County
fips: 21203
Schools in Mount Vernon
College & universities near Mount Vernon, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156392 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington (KY) | 40506 |
| 157085 | University of Kentucky | Lexington (KY) | 40506-0032 |
| 450632 | Lexington Healing Arts Academy | Lexington (KY) | 40503 |
| 157818 | Transylvania University | Lexington (KY) | 40508-1797 |
| 156967 | Summit Salon Academy-Lexington | Lexington (KY) | 40505 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Vernon, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Mount Vernon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Clay Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40502 |
| Post Rider Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40507 |
| Liberty Road Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40505 |
| Beaumon Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40513 |
| Bluegra Post Office | Lexington (KY) | 40517 |
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Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Fayette County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | Consolidated city-county in Kentucky, United States |
| Lexington | 225,366 | City in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States |
| Crestwood | 5,111 | Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Columbus | 150 | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Kentucky cities
