Mount Vernon

City in Lawrence County, Missouri

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Mount Vernon is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, with 4,526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hoberg, 3.0 miles SW.

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,526. Mount Vernon is located halfway between Springfield and Joplin along I-44.

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Living in Mount Vernon

Median household income
$53,255
Median home value
$186,800
Median rent
$673/mo
Median age
35.3
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Mount Vernon, MO population

Mount Vernon had 4,526 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,526
Density1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²)

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

Mount Vernon at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyLawrence County
TypeCity
Population4,526 (2020)
Land area4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Coordinates37.1048° N, 93.8187° W
ZIP code65712
Census code (GEOID)2950672

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon

What county is Mount Vernon in?

Mount Vernon is in Lawrence County, Missouri.

What is the population of Mount Vernon, MO?

4,526 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, MO?

The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 65712.

What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?

1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mount Vernon?

Hoberg (3.0 mi), Stotts City (7.1 mi), Freistatt (7.2 mi), Miller (7.7 mi), Chesapeake (7.7 mi).

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