Mount Vernon
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Mount Vernon is a city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, with 2,453 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brodhead, 5.4 miles NW.
- 2,453residents (2020 Census)
- 1,181 ftelevation · 360 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 872 / sq mipopulation density
- 40456ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a home rule-class city and the seat of Rockcastle County in southeastern Kentucky. The intersection of U.S. Routes 25 and 150 is located here. As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon had a population of 2,453. Mount Vernon is part of the Richmond-Berea micropolitan area.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $38,697
- Median home value
- $111,400
- Median rent
- $620/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Mount Vernon had 2,453 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,453 |
|---|---|
| Density | 872 per sq mi (337 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockcastle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,453 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.81 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3571° N, 84.3329° W |
| ZIP code | 40456 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2154174 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Brodhead5.4 mi NW
- Livingston7.7 mi SE
- Crab Orchard11.9 mi NW
- East Bernstadt15.9 mi SE
- Berea16.2 mi N
- Eubank18.4 mi W
- McKee19.7 mi E
- Annville20.4 mi E
- Science Hill20.9 mi SW
- Stanford21.5 mi NW
- London21.6 mi SE
- Lancaster22.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, KY?
2,453 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, KY?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 40456.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
1,181 feet (360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Brodhead (5.4 mi), Livingston (7.7 mi), Crab Orchard (11.9 mi), East Bernstadt (15.9 mi), Berea (16.2 mi).
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