Mount Vernon, IA is a small city located in Linn County with a population of 4,498 and a population density of 1,296 people per square mile. The city is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as biking, fishing, kayaking and hiking. Local businesses include The Depot restaurant, Cottage Boutique and Antiques, and the local library. Mount Vernon also hosts several annual events such as the Wine & Cheese Festival and the Cornstalk Festival. The town also has several sporting events available throughout the year such as baseball tournaments and soccer camps. Organizations like the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to helping strengthen the economy by supporting local businesses.
The population in Mount Vernon is 4,498. There are 1,288 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Vernon is 22.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mount Vernon is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mount Vernon
- 39.5% are married
- 5.2% are divorced
- 46.7% are married with children
- 17.1% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Vernon
- 88.6% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander