Mount Vernon
City in Posey County, Indiana
Mount Vernon is a city in Posey County, Indiana, with 6,493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maunie, 10.6 miles NW.
- 6,493residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 2,256 / sq mipopulation density
- 47620ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Posey County, Indiana, United States. Located in the state's far southwestern corner, within 15 miles (24 km) of both the southernmost or westernmost points, it is the westernmost city in the state. The southernmost is Rockport, located along the Ohio River about 40 miles (64 km) to the southeast.
As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon had a population of 6,493. It is located in Black Township and is part of the Evansville, Indiana, metropolitan area.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $62,263
- Median home value
- $163,300
- Median rent
- $783/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Mount Vernon had 6,493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,256 per sq mi (871 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Posey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,493 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9370° N, 87.8959° W |
| ZIP code | 47620 |
| Official website | mountvernon.in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1851732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Maunie, IL10.6 mi NW
- Uniontown, KY11.5 mi S
- Blairsville12.2 mi NE
- Parkers Settlement12.3 mi NE
- New Haven, IL12.9 mi W
- Wadesville12.9 mi NE
- New Harmony13.4 mi N
- Phillipstown, IL15.7 mi NW
- St. Wendel15.8 mi NE
- Waverly, KY16.3 mi S
- Corydon, KY17.1 mi SE
- Morganfield, KY17.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Posey County, Indiana.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, IN?
6,493 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, IN?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 47620.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Maunie (10.6 mi), Uniontown (11.5 mi), Blairsville (12.2 mi), Parkers Settlement (12.3 mi), New Haven (12.9 mi).
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