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Mount Vernon, IL vs Carthage, MO

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- Carthage is 0% more densely populated than Mount Vernon.
- People are 16.2% more likely to be married in Carthage.
- The Median Age is 7.3 years younger in Carthage.
 Mount Vernon, ILCarthage, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,395329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
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 Population - 201015,170  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,668285,036,114
 Population - 199016,988  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,321.593.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mount Vernon, ILCarthage, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Mount Vernon, ILCarthage, MOUnited States
 White74.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock33.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mount Vernon, ILCarthage, MOUnited States
 Married Population39.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.1%50.2%
 Never Married36.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households6,167  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,71580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews
Chris · Thousand Oaks, CA
Mt. Vernon Would You Accept Us?
Over 4 years ago

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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Tara · Mount Vernon, IL
One of the worst places I've ever lived.
Over 9 years ago

The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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HisWifey!! · Mount Vernon, IL
Wish I didn't live here!!
Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Carthage    1 Reviews
Ed · Carthage, MO
Wonderful people
Over 14 years ago

Last year my wife and I moved to Carthage from the Pacific Northwest. Even before we purchased our home, the people of Carthage welcomed us in the spirit of  More

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