South Mount Vernon
Census-designated place in Knox County, Ohio

South Mount Vernon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Knox County, Ohio, with 714 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Vernon, 1.4 miles E.
- 714residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 1,453 / sq mipopulation density
- 43050ZIP code
About South Mount Vernon
South Mount Vernon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Knox County, Ohio, United States, adjacent to the city of Mount Vernon. As of the 2020 census, South Mount Vernon had a population of 714. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
The CDP is west of the center of Knox County, in Clinton Township. It is bordered to the north, east, and south by the city of Mount Vernon. It is bordered to the southeast by Dry Creek, a northeast-flowing tributary of the Kokosing River, part of the Walhonding River and subsequently Muskingum River watersheds leading to the Ohio River.
U.S. Route 36 (Harcourt Road) runs through the west side of the community, leading north and east into Mount Vernon, and southwest 22 miles (35 km) to Sunbury.
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Living in South Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $59,018
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Median age
- 27.3
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South Mount Vernon had 714 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 714 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,453 per sq mi (561 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 714 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3825° N, 82.5017° W |
| ZIP code | 43050 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3973530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon1.4 mi E
- Gambier5.7 mi E
- Fredericktown7.1 mi N
- Apple Valley8.7 mi NE
- Howard9.4 mi E
- Sparta10.5 mi W
- Utica10.5 mi S
- Martinsburg11.0 mi SE
- Chesterville11.4 mi NW
- Centerburg11.7 mi SW
- Bladensburg13.3 mi SE
- Danville13.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Mount Vernon
What county is South Mount Vernon in?
South Mount Vernon is in Knox County, Ohio.
What is the population of South Mount Vernon, OH?
714 people lived in South Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Mount Vernon, OH?
The ZIP code of South Mount Vernon is 43050.
What is the elevation of South Mount Vernon?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon (1.4 mi), Gambier (5.7 mi), Fredericktown (7.1 mi), Apple Valley (8.7 mi), Howard (9.4 mi).
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