Mount Vernon
City in Jefferson County, Illinois
Mount Vernon is a city in Jefferson County, Illinois, with 14,600 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodlawn, 6.4 miles W.
- 14,600residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.0 km²
- 996 / sq mipopulation density
- 62864ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 14,600 at the 2020 census. Mount Vernon is the principal city of the Mount Vernon, Illinois micropolitan area, which includes all of Jefferson and Hamilton counties.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $55,357
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Mount Vernon had 14,600 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,600 |
|---|---|
| Density | 996 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,600 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.66 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3142° N, 88.9175° W |
| ZIP code | 62864 |
| Official website | mtvernon.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1751180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Woodlawn6.4 mi W
- Bonnie7.7 mi S
- Opdyke7.9 mi SE
- Dix9.1 mi N
- Waltonville9.3 mi SW
- Nason9.9 mi S
- Bluford9.9 mi E
- Belle Rive11.2 mi SE
- Ina11.4 mi S
- Kell12.0 mi N
- Walnut Hill13.2 mi NW
- Ashley14.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Jefferson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, IL?
14,600 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, IL?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 62864.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Woodlawn (6.4 mi), Bonnie (7.7 mi), Opdyke (7.9 mi), Dix (9.1 mi), Waltonville (9.3 mi).
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