Mount Vernon, AR

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Mount Vernon Overview

277
TOTAL POPULATION
174
MALE POPULATION
103
FEMALE POPULATION
168.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
59.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,976
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,625
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
92
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mount Vernon Zip Codes

Mount Vernon Area Codes

Race in Mount Vernon

The most populous races in Mount Vernon are White / Caucasian (255 | 92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22 | 7.9%), and Black / African American (19 | 6.9%).
Race in Mount Vernon
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American196.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino227.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian25592.1%
Two or more Races31.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total277100.0%

Ancestry in Mount Vernon

The most populous ancestries reported in Mount Vernon are German (46 | 16.6%), English (35 | 12.6%), Irish (35 | 12.6%), Central American (19 | 6.9%), and American (15 | 5.4%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Mount Vernon residents.
Ancestry in Mount Vernon
Ancestry# Population% Population
American155.4%
Central American196.9%
Cherokee31.1%
Costa Rican155.4%
Dutch10.4%
English3512.6%
French51.8%
French Canadian10.4%
German4616.6%
Irish3512.6%
Italian20.7%
Nicaraguan41.4%
Spaniard31.1%
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Immigrants in Mount Vernon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mount Vernon came from Europe (16 | 5.8%), Germany (16 | 5.8%), Western Europe (16 | 5.8%), Central America (8 | 2.9%), and Latin America (8 | 2.9%), together accounting for 23.1% of all Mount Vernon residents.
Immigrants in Mount Vernon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America82.9%
Costa Rica41.4%
Europe165.8%
Germany165.8%
Latin America82.9%
Nicaragua41.4%
Oceania20.7%
Western Europe165.8%
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Sex and Age in Mount Vernon

Sex and Age in Mount Vernon

The most populous age groups in Mount Vernon are Under 5 Years (65 | 37.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (23 | 22.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (37.4%)11 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Years14 (8.1%)17 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years7 (4.0%)7 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
25 to 29 Years6 (3.5%)1 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Years16 (9.2%)23 (22.3%)
35 to 39 Years12 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years5 (2.9%)12 (11.7%)
45 to 49 Years3 (1.7%)1 (1.0%)
50 to 54 Years17 (9.8%)1 (1.0%)
55 to 59 Years4 (2.3%)2 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years13 (7.5%)7 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years7 (4.0%)11 (10.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years2 (1.1%)2 (1.9%)
85 Years and over3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mount Vernon

Median Family Size in Mount Vernon

The median family size in Mount Vernon is 4.31 persons per family, with married-couple families (53 | 86.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4 | 6.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mount Vernon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple53 (86.9%)4.60
Single Male/Father4 (6.6%)2.25
Single Female/Mother4 (6.6%)2.50
Total Families61 (100.0%)4.31

Median Household Size in Mount Vernon

Median Household Size in Mount Vernon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple53 (72.6%)4.60
Single Male/Father4 (5.5%)2.25
Single Female/Mother4 (5.5%)3.00
Non-family12 (16.4%)-
Total Households73 (100.0%)3.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon

Out of a total of 73 households in Mount Vernon, 61 (83.6%) are family households, while 12 (16.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 15, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12 (16.4%)
2-Person Households11 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households10 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households15 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (83.6%)12 (16.4%)

Female Fertility in Mount Vernon

Fertility by Age in Mount Vernon

Average fertility rate in Mount Vernon is 239.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 308.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (63.6%)269.0
35 to 50 years4 (36.4%)308.0
Total11 (100.0%)239.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mount Vernon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mount Vernon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (36.4%)308.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree7 (63.6%)412.0
Total11 (100.0%)239.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Vernon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mount Vernon

Income Overview in Mount Vernon

Per Capita Income in Mount Vernon is $15,976, while median incomes of families and households are $53,750 and $48,625 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income277$15,976
Median Family Income61$53,750
Mean Family Income61$64,721
Median Household Income73$48,625
Mean Household Income73$57,586
Income Deficit61$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2770.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)277100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2770.37

Earnings by Sex in Mount Vernon

Earnings by Sex in Mount Vernon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male60 (61.2%)$54,167
Female38 (38.8%)$0
Total98 (100.0%)$40,208

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Vernon

The most common earnings brackets in Mount Vernon are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (18 | 30.0%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (16 | 42.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Vernon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)7 (18.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (1.7%)16 (42.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (10.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (3.3%)4 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (3.3%)1 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (5.0%)1 (2.6%)
Total60 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,188$26,667
College or Associate's Degree$87,679$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$54,583$0

Family Income in Mount Vernon

Family Income Brackets in Mount Vernon

According to the Mount Vernon family income data, there are 19 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mount Vernon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00023.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99911.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991016.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991727.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991931.1%
$75,000 to $99,99923.3%
$100,000 to $149,99969.8%
$150,000 to $199,99911.6%
$200,000+34.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Vernon

3-person families (12 | 19.7%) account for the highest median family income in Mount Vernon with $87,500 per family, while 3-person families (12 | 19.7%) have the highest median income of $29,167 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Vernon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11 (18.0%)$28,125
3-Person Families12 (19.7%)$87,500
4-Person Families13 (21.3%)$46,250
5-Person Families14 (23.0%)$0
6-Person Families10 (16.4%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (1.6%)$0
Total61 (100.0%)$53,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Vernon

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Vernon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7 (11.5%)$0
1 Earner24 (39.3%)$47,000
2 Earners26 (42.6%)$62,857
3+ Earners4 (6.6%)$0
Total61 (100.0%)$53,750

Household Income in Mount Vernon

Household Income Brackets in Mount Vernon

With 19 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mount Vernon, accounting for 26.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mount Vernon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00034.1%
$10,000 to $14,99911.4%
$15,000 to $24,99968.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991520.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991723.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991926.0%
$75,000 to $99,99922.7%
$100,000 to $149,99968.2%
$150,000 to $199,99911.4%
$200,000+34.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Vernon

The median household income in Mount Vernon is $48,625, with the highest median household income of $65,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18 households (24.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Vernon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (2.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years35 (47.9%)$49,125
45 to 64 Years18 (24.7%)$65,625
65+ Years18 (24.7%)$0
Total73 (100.0%)$48,625

Poverty in Mount Vernon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Vernon

With 1.1% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Mount Vernon, 65 to 74 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (14.3%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (1.5%)2 (18.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (14.3%)5 (41.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (1.1%)9 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Vernon

According to the poverty statistics in Mount Vernon, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (98.5%)9 (81.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years20 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years17 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (85.7%)7 (58.3%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total172 (98.9%)94 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Vernon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mount Vernon show that 1.9% or 1 of the total 53 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Vernon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (98.1%)1 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Vernon

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Vernon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Vernon

The poverty data for Mount Vernon shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 2 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Vernon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.9%)2 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mount Vernon

Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Vernon

Among the 87 employed individuals in Mount Vernon, private company employees (51 | 58.6%), self-employed (incorporated) (17 | 19.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (8 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Vernon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5158.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1719.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)89.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations78.1%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees44.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total87100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mount Vernon

According to the labor force statistics for Mount Vernon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (158), 58.2% or 92 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 2 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years32 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (72.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (75.0%)3 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (58.2%)5 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon

According to labor force statistics for Mount Vernon, 73.2% of individuals (90) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (123) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.5% or 23 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree23 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (79.4%)4 (11.1%)
Total90 (73.2%)4 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Vernon are Community & Social Service (17 | 19.5%), Education, Arts & Media (17 | 19.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7 | 8.1%), Architecture & Engineering (7 | 8.1%), and Management (2 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mount Vernon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Vernon, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Community & Social Service (58.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (58.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (55.6%)12 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mount Vernon are Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 6.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 4.6%).
Services Occupations in Mount Vernon

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mount Vernon are Sales & Related (6 | 6.9%), and Office & Administration (3 | 3.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mount Vernon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mount Vernon are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 25.3%), and Construction & Extraction (14 | 16.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mount Vernon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mount Vernon are Material Moving (3 | 3.5%), and Production (2 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mount Vernon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mount Vernon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Vernon

Employment Industries in Mount Vernon

The major employment industries in Mount Vernon include Manufacturing (22 | 25.3%), Construction (18 | 20.7%), Retail Trade (17 | 19.5%), Educational Services (17 | 19.5%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (3 | 3.5%).
Employment Industries in Mount Vernon

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Retail Trade (70.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Vernon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)

Education in Mount Vernon

School Enrollment in Mount Vernon

The most common levels of schooling among the 70 students in Mount Vernon are nursery / preschool (20 | 28.6%), elementary school (20 | 28.6%), and high school (16 | 22.9%).
School Enrollment in Mount Vernon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2028.6%
Kindergarten1014.3%
Elementary School2028.6%
Middle School45.7%
High School1622.9%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total70100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Vernon

Out of a total of 70 students who are enrolled in schools in Mount Vernon, 2 (2.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 68 (97.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (14.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Vernon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (97.1%)2 (2.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Vernon

Psychology (17 | 38.6%), social sciences (10 | 22.7%), liberal arts & history (10 | 22.7%), and science & technology (7 | 15.9%) are the most common fields of study among 44 individuals in Mount Vernon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Vernon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1738.6%
Social Sciences1022.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology715.9%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1022.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total44100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mount Vernon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Vernon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mount Vernon are males with 3 vehicles (33, accounting for 58.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (12, making up 106.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Vernon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle8 (14.3%)4 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles9 (16.1%)11 (35.5%)
3 Vehicles33 (58.9%)12 (38.7%)
4 Vehicles6 (10.7%)4 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mount Vernon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mount Vernon are 30 to 34 minutes (20 commuters, 33.9%), less than 5 minutes (19 commuters, 32.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (7 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Mount Vernon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1932.2%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes711.9%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes11.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2033.9%
35 to 39 Minutes711.9%
40 to 44 Minutes11.7%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes35.1%
90 or more Minutes11.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Mount Vernon

The most common commute times in Mount Vernon are 30 to 34 minutes (19 commuters, 43.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (7 commuters, 46.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mount Vernon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (31.8%)5 (33.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (46.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (43.2%)1 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (6.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Vernon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mount Vernon are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (18, 40.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8, 53.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Vernon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1 (2.3%)6 (40.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (9.1%)8 (53.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Vernon

Of the total 73 dwellings in Mount Vernon, owner-occupied units account for 34 (46.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 39 (53.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Vernon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3446.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3953.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units73100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Vernon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1216.4%
2-Person Household1115.1%
3-Person Household1013.7%
4+ Person Household4054.8%
Total Housing Units73100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Vernon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
2-Person Household6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
3-Person Household10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household9 (22.5%)31 (77.5%)
Total Housing Units34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Vernon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma25 (92.6%)2 (7.4%)
College/Associate Degree6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3 (10.0%)27 (90.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Vernon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2838.4%
35 to 44 Years912.3%
45 to 54 Years68.2%
55 to 64 Years1216.4%
65 to 74 Years1317.8%
75 to 84 Years22.7%
85 Years and Over34.1%
Total73100.0%

Housing Finances in Mount Vernon

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Vernon

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Vernon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied34 (46.6%)$46,500
Renter-Occupied39 (53.4%)$49,125
Average73 (100.0%)$48,625

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Vernon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Vernon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (2.9%)3 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)2 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (20.6%)8 (20.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (20.6%)10 (25.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (11.8%)15 (38.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more3 (8.8%)1 (2.6%)
Total34 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Vernon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Vernon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49917 (50.0%)1 (2.6%)
$500 to $7993 (8.8%)4 (10.3%)
$800 to $9995 (14.7%)2 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4994 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mount Vernon

Housing Structures in Mount Vernon

Housing Structures in Mount Vernon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5575.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1824.7%
Total73100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Vernon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Vernon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached26 (47.3%)29 (52.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Total34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Vernon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Vernon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms11 (32.4%)10 (25.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms21 (61.8%)21 (53.8%)
8 or more Rooms1 (2.9%)8 (20.5%)
Total34 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Vernon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Vernon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14 (41.2%)11 (28.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity17 (50.0%)24 (61.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (2.9%)4 (10.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Vernon

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Vernon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (32.4%)9 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles6 (17.6%)12 (30.8%)
3 or more Vehicles17 (50.0%)18 (46.2%)
Total34 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mount Vernon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mount Vernon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2113
Median Property Value$110,400$97,500
Median Household Income$45,750$3
Monthly Housing Costs$355$0
Real Estate Taxes$622$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (14.3%)2 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (23.8%)6 (46.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99912 (57.1%)4 (30.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (4.8%)1 (7.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992 (9.5%)3 (23.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (33.3%)2 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (4.8%)4 (30.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (28.6%)1 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Vernon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Vernon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14 (66.7%)65,938 (507,215.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)5 (38.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
4.0x or more7 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Vernon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018 (85.7%)3 (23.1%)
$800 to $1,4992 (9.5%)9 (69.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
Total21 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mount Vernon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Vernon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years20 (90.9%)2 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years20 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (97.1%)8 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Vernon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Vernon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Vernon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Vernon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99981 (96.4%)3 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
$100,000 and over36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Vernon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626 (34.2%)50 (65.8%)
6 to 18 Years15 (30.6%)47 (95.9%)
19 to 25 Years2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (27.6%)24 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years9 (40.9%)14 (63.6%)
55 to 64 Years12 (46.2%)8 (30.8%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)18 (94.7%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)4 (50.0%)
Total99 (35.7%)211 (76.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Vernon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Vernon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (27.3%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (48.1%)8 (34.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (25.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)2 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mount Vernon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mount Vernon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (25.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mount Vernon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (27.3%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mount Vernon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (5.6%)8 (34.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mount Vernon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)2 (66.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mount Vernon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mount Vernon

Computing Device Access in Mount Vernon

Computing Device Access in Mount Vernon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5575.3%
Smartphone5879.4%
Tablet4460.3%
No Computing Device1115.1%
Total73100.0%

Internet Access in Mount Vernon

Internet Access in Mount Vernon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet22.7%
Broadband Home3649.3%
Cellular Data Only22.7%
Satellite Internet22.7%
No Internet2432.9%
Total73100.0%

Mount Vernon Summary

Introduction

Mount Vernon is a small city located in the northwest corner of Arkansas in the United States. It is the county seat of Lawrence County and is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The city is known for its historic downtown area, which is home to a variety of businesses, restaurants, and other attractions.

History

Mount Vernon was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Smithville. The town was named after the nearby Mount Vernon Springs, which were named after George Washington's home in Virginia. The town was incorporated in 1883 and quickly grew to become a thriving community. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, a cotton gin, and a blacksmith shop.
In the early 1900s, the town began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores. The town also had a variety of churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1883.
In the late 1950s, the town began to experience a period of decline. The sawmill and gristmill closed, and the cotton gin was destroyed by a fire. The town's population began to decline, and by the 1970s, the town was in danger of becoming a ghost town.
In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a period of revitalization. The downtown area was renovated, and new businesses began to open. The town also began to attract tourists, and the population began to increase. Today, Mount Vernon is a thriving community with a variety of businesses, restaurants, and other attractions.

Geography

Mount Vernon is located in the northwest corner of Arkansas in the United States. The city is situated in the Ozark Mountains and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 412 and Arkansas Highway 59. The city is located approximately 30 miles east of Fayetteville and 40 miles west of Little Rock.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 1,072 feet above sea level. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Mount Vernon is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other attractions. The city is also home to a variety of agricultural businesses, including farms, ranches, and nurseries.
The city is also home to a variety of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The city is also home to a variety of service businesses, including a hospital, a nursing home, and a variety of other medical facilities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Mount Vernon is a small city located in the northwest corner of Arkansas in the United States. The city has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census and is known for its historic downtown area. The city has a variety of businesses, restaurants, and other attractions. The economy of the city is largely based on tourism and agriculture, and the city is home to a variety of manufacturing and service businesses. The city has a diverse population, with a median income of $30,938 and a poverty rate of 16.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mount Vernon?
Total Population of Mount Vernon is 277.
What is the Total Male Population of Mount Vernon?
Total Male Population of Mount Vernon is 174.
What is the Total Female Population of Mount Vernon?
Total Female Population of Mount Vernon is 103.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mount Vernon?
There are 168.93 Males per 100 Females in Mount Vernon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mount Vernon?
There are 59.20 Females per 100 Males in Mount Vernon.
What is the Median Population Age in Mount Vernon?
Median Population Age in Mount Vernon is 30.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mount Vernon
Average Family Size in Mount Vernon is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mount Vernon
Average Household Size in Mount Vernon is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mount Vernon?
Per Capita income in Mount Vernon is $15,976.
What is the Median Family Income in Mount Vernon?
Median Family Income in Mount Vernon is $53,750.
What is the Median Household income in Mount Vernon?
Median Household Income in Mount Vernon is $48,625.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Vernon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Vernon is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mount Vernon?
There are 92 People in the Labor Forcein in Mount Vernon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mount Vernon?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mount Vernon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mount Vernon?
Unemployment Rate in Mount Vernon is 5.4%.