Mount Vernon, Georgia is a small city located in Montgomery County. With a population of just over 2,000 people, it has a population density of 586 per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This small town is full of local charm and amenities that attract visitors and residents alike.
Local businesses such as the Mount Vernon Country Market provide locals with fresh produce, while stores like True Value Hardware provide necessary supplies for maintaining homes or completing renovations. A local favorite restaurant, The Big Pig BBQ, serves up delicious barbeque with homemade sides.
Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed in Mount Vernon as well. A popular destination among locals is the Odom Creek Park which offers trails for walking or biking and plenty of areas to picnic. There are also two golf courses nearby--Odom Creek Golf Course and Greystone Golf Club--for those looking to enjoy a round of golf or practice their drive at the driving range.
Mount Vernon also hosts several organizations such as the Kiwanis Club and Lions Club which support youth programs throughout the area and give back to the community through charity efforts. For those who love sports, there are several local high school teams that compete in football, basketball, track & field, baseball/softball and more. In addition to these sporting events, tournaments are typically held throughout the year at Odom Creek Park where locals come together for frisbee golf tournaments or cornhole games on weekends during warmer months.
The population in Mount Vernon is 2,259. There are 563 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Vernon is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mount Vernon is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mount Vernon
- 35.6% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 25.3% are married with children
- 24.0% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Vernon
- 34.4% are White
- 50.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 5.5% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander