Mount Vernon, 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 238 years ago in 1787.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9323,-87.8950 |
| Altitude | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Vernon is capital of Posey County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1788 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:00:20 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 862 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 37°55'56"N 87°53'42"W (37.9322700, -87.8950300).
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Weather
64°F
Sunny
6 to 13 mph WNW
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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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 |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,813 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 2,916 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 99.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,122 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 2,929 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 14.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 34.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 95.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| 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 : | 13.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 108 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
Mount Vernon zip code is 47620.
County name: Posey, County
fips: 18129
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $207,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,127 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $668 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,600 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,780 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.94 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 99.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 97.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,934 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 53,644 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,951 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $92,500 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,517 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 746.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.92 |
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151306 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville (IN) | 47712 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Vernon, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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