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Mount Vernon, IN
City in Posey County, Indiana.
Population
6,400
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,224
ZIP codes
0
Mount Vernon and its ZIP codes
Mount Vernon at a glance
- Mount Vernon is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 111th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $62,263 a year, 13% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (25% below Indiana) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Mount Vernon, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Vernon, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,263
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$163,300
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,683), Irish Americans (694), Scottish Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Posey County. PPP loans are for Mount Vernon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,000
8,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $7,838 per person
How people get to work
Mount Vernon, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Vernon, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
887
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Vernon, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Mount Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maunie, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Uniontown, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Parkers SettlementCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| WadesvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New Haven, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| New HarmonyTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Phillipstown, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| St. WendelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Waverly, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Corydon, KYCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| PoseyvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Morganfield, KYCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Breckinridge Center, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Crossville, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Vernon, IN in?
- Mount Vernon is in Posey County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Mount Vernon, IN?
- About 6,400 people live in Mount Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Vernon?
- Nearby places include Maunie, IL (11 mi), Uniontown, KY (12 mi), Parkers Settlement (12 mi), Blairsville (12 mi), Wadesville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023