Mount Vernon Posey County, Indiana
Mount Vernon: City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Posey in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,687 and a population density of 897 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,426 inhabitants.
The city was created 233 years ago in 1787.
Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 37°55'56"N 87°53'42"W (37.9322700, -87.8950300).
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Weather
Mount Vernon forecast: A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. more
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Mount Vernon Quick Facts
| Population : | 6,426 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Posey County |
| Postal code : | 47620 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 7.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Capital city : | Mount Vernon is capital of Posey County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1788 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:31:05 (28th October 2021) |
| Density : | 862 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Vernon decreased by 4.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,743 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,720 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,704 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,689 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,659 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,629 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,599 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,565 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,502 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,426 | -1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Mount Vernon (13)
People born in Mount Vernon, including Union Army general Alvin Peterson Hovey, astronomer Francis Preserved Leavenworth, politician William E. Wilson, you can see a list of people who born in Mount Vernon.
- Frederick C. Leonard (American astronomer) he was born in 12/03/1896
- Ann Hovey (American actress (1911-2007)) she was born in 29/08/1911
- Francis C. Green (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 04/09/1835
- Thomas Hiram Preston (Canadian politician) he was born in 22/10/1855
- Trent Van Haaften (American politician) he was born in 22/09/1964
- William Elwood Steckler (United States federal judge) he was born in 18/10/1913
- Anna Byford Leonard (American social reformer) she was born in 31/07/1843
- George Ashworth he was born in 20/02/1912
- Joyce Knight Blackburn (author and broadcaster) she was born in 01/01/1920
- Richard Cannon (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1909
Schools in Mount Vernon
College & universities near Mount Vernon, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151306 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville (IN) | 47712 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Vernon, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
Post offices near Mount Vernon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Post Office | Mount Vernon (IN) | 47620 |
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Other cities in Posey County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Posey County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 3,924 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Oak Grove | 1,565 | Township in Benton County, Indiana |
| Poseyville | 1,031 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| New Harmony | 747 | Human settlement in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Cynthiana | 532 | Human settlement in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Prairie | 207 | City in United States of America |
| Griffin | 167 | Town in Indiana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Indiana cities