Mount Vernon
City in Grant County, Oregon
Mount Vernon is a city in Grant County, Oregon, with 548 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,864 ft (873 m) above sea level. The nearest town is John Day, 7.7 miles E.
- 548residents (2020 Census)
- 2,864 ftelevation · 873 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 803 / sq mipopulation density
- 97865ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. Its post office was established in 1877 and named after a black stallion that belonged to settler David W. Jenkins. The stallion's stable, a small stone building, is still standing in a field on the north side of U.S. Highway 26 about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east of the main intersection in town. In 1915 the ranching community had a population of 60 and a hotel at a hot springs resort approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north. The population had grown to 451 by the 1950 census. There are a few motels and restaurants in Mount Vernon. As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon had a population of 548.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $63,281
- Median home value
- $143,000
- Median rent
- $789/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Mount Vernon had 548 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 548 |
|---|---|
| Density | 803 per sq mi (310 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 548 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,864 ft (873 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4169° N, 119.1132° W |
| ZIP code | 97865 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4150250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- John Day7.7 mi E
- Canyon City8.2 mi E
- Prairie City20.2 mi E
- Long Creek20.5 mi N
- Seneca20.6 mi S
- Dayville21.0 mi W
- Monument31.7 mi NW
- Spray44.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Grant County, Oregon.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, OR?
548 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, OR?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 97865.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
2,864 feet (873 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
John Day (7.7 mi), Canyon City (8.2 mi), Prairie City (20.2 mi), Long Creek (20.5 mi), Seneca (20.6 mi).
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