Mount Vernon, IN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mount Vernon

Neighborhood

Henderson, KY

Smith Mills / Finley Addition

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Mount Vernon

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

683

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 19.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.1%
Seniors (65+): 22.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.5%
High School / GED: 38.1%
Some College or Associate's: 34.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.1%
Single Parents: 14.0%
Couples & Adults: 34.2%
Living Alone: 38.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.2%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources