Mount Vernon, MN is a small rural town located in Watonwan County with a population of just 214 people. The US Population Density is 93 people per square mile, however Mount Vernon has only 8 people per square mile, making it an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
There are many local businesses that make up the small community of Mount Vernon, including St James Mini Mall, Dee's Grocery Store, and Benzel Grocery. For outdoor activities there is Valley View Golf Course where you can enjoy a round of golf year-round and also The Farm at Blue Mounds which offers hiking trails and camping sites. Other organizations in the area include the Mount Vernon Community Center which holds various programs throughout the year such as dance classes or tech workshops as well as The Mount Vernon American Legion which serves veterans and their families. If you're looking for some excitement on the weekends, you can attend one of the local sporting events put on by Watonwan County Sports Complex such as softball tournaments and football games.
The population in Mount Vernon is 214. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Vernon is 48, 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
- 77.8% are married
- 6.7% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Vernon
- 97.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander