Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,532 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,600 |
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| Median Age | 35.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,721 |
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| Family Households | 949 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0755 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,184 |
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| Black or African American | 55 |
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| Asian | 28 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,327 |
| German | 902 |
| Other groups | 733 |
| Irish | 643 |
| English | 553 |
| American | 440 |
| French (except Basque) | 292 |
| Polish | 265 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| Scottish | 152 |
Language
| English Only | 4,110 |
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| Spanish | 10 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,173 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 461 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,451 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Vernon, Missouri.
