Mount Vernon city, Ohio
Mount Vernon city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Vernon city is a geographic entity located in Knox County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,287. The land area covers 9.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,287 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,100 | ±387 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,806 | ±387 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,100 | ±387 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 706 | ±281 |
| Median Home Value | $174,000 | ±$9,738 |
| Median Gross Rent | $948 | ±$40 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,845 | ±$6,201 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,954 | ±$3,069 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,395 | ±759 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,999 | ±529 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 17,329 (2024)
ID: 172478
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
40 PUBLIC SQ, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050-3289
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GUS Population: 63,848 (2024)
ID: 172260
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PLANNING
117 E HIGH ST, SUITE 221, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050-3462
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mount Vernon | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Mount Vernon | 09-12 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | 09-12 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | 06-08 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Mount Vernon | PK-05 | Mount Vernon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Centerburg, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1330 COSHOCTON ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, OH, 43050 |
(740) 393-9000
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Knox County Career Center
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050 |
7403932933
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MT VERNON & KNOX COUNTY, PUBLIC LIBRARY OF
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 201 N. MULBERRY ST., MT. VERNON, OH, 43050 |
(740) 392-2665
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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College | 0.9 mi away | 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050-9500 |
7403926868
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GAMBIER BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 115 MEADOW LANE, GAMBIER, OH, 43022 |
(740) 427-2665
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Kenyon College
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College | 4.1 mi away | Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 43022 |
7404275000
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FREDERICKTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 1 BURGETT DR, FREDERICKTOWN, OH, 43019 |
(740) 694-2665
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Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 150 Price Rd, Newark, OH, 43055-3399 |
7403642280
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HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 385 SOUTH ST. N.W., UTICA, OH, 43080 |
(740) 892-2020
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Denison University
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College | 21.8 mi away | 100 West College Street, Granville, OH, 43023 |
7405870810
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DANVILLE 2 W, OH US, located 9.7 miles from Mount Vernon city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 16.7° | 25.5° | 3.13" | 12.9" |
| February | 37.7° | 18.3° | 28.0° | 2.51" | 10.6" |
| March | 47.9° | 26.4° | 37.1° | 3.29" | 6.5" |
| April | 60.7° | 35.5° | 48.1° | 3.96" | 1.2" |
| May | 70.4° | 46.4° | 58.4° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 56.0° | 67.4° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 59.2° | 70.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 57.0° | 69.2° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 49.2° | 62.3° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 38.0° | 50.7° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 29.4° | 39.8° | 2.98" | 2.3" |
| December | 39.3° | 22.7° | 31.0° | 3.21" | 8.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Mount Vernon CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Gambier village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Apple Valley CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Fredericktown village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Howard CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908353102. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.