Mount Vernon, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,532
Population
1,095/sq mi density
$49,153
Median Income
$24,347 per capita
$175,000
Home Value
$231,650 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
22
Violent Crime/100K
1,807 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,153 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,532
Census 2023
Population Density
1,095
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.0 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.3%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.5%
Spanish
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
14.3%
138% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.0%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.9%
62% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,532 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,095 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 14.3% |
| Disability | 14.0% |
| Health Insurance | 86.1% |
| Uninsured | 13.9% |
| Broadband Access | 89.6% |