Mount Vernon

City in Linn County, Iowa

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Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, with 4,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lisbon, 1.8 miles E.

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the city of Lisbon. The population was 4,527 at the time of the 2020 census. Mount Vernon is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Mount Vernon is home of Cornell College, a private liberal arts college.

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Median household income
$112,656
Median home value
$245,200
Median rent
$780/mo
Median age
25.3
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Mount Vernon, IA population

Mount Vernon had 4,527 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,527
Density1,212 per sq mi (468 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mount Vernon at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyLinn County
TypeCity
Population4,527 (2020)
Land area3.73 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Coordinates41.9251° N, 91.4252° W
ZIP code52314
Official websitecityofmtvernon-ia.gov
Census code (GEOID)1954840

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon

What county is Mount Vernon in?

Mount Vernon is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the population of Mount Vernon, IA?

4,527 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, IA?

The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 52314.

What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?

879 feet (268 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mount Vernon?

Lisbon (1.8 mi), Bertram (6.1 mi), Martelle (7.4 mi), Springville (8.6 mi), Ely (8.9 mi).

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