Mount Vernon, IN is a small town of 6,861 people located in Southern Indiana. The population density is 2,272 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. In Mount Vernon, popular local businesses include Big Four Arts and Antiques Mall, Perks Coffee House & Bistro, and JP's Crafts & Collectibles. Year-round outdoor activities around Mount Vernon include camping at the Patoka Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Hovey Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area as well as exploring the nearby Hoosier National Forest. For those looking to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat, there are several options available including stores like Von Maur and restaurants like Steak 'n Shake. Other organizations in Mount Vernon include churches like St. John's Catholic Church and schools such as Mount Vernon Community Schools Corporation. Finally, locals can enjoy a variety of sporting events each year such as high school football games featuring Mount Vernon High School and the annual Little League World Series Tournament held at the local Little League Park.
The population in Mount Vernon is 6,861. There are 2,426 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Vernon is 41.1, 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
- 53.0% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 25.6% are married with children
- 27.0% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Vernon
- 92.4% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander