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Mount Vernon city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Mount Vernon city • Census GEOID: 1751180 • Jefferson County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Mount Vernon city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $55,357 ±$4,203
Per Capita Income $31,841 ±$2,891
Poverty Rate 17.3% ±3.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 2,340 ±434
Unemployment Rate 6.3% ±1.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,493 ±401
Broadband Internet Rate 87.6% ±3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).