Demographics in Mount Vernon, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Mount Vernon?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

14,492

Male

7,308

50.4%

Female

7,184

49.6%

Median Age

39.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

76.4%

Black

12.7%

Hispanic

4.6%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

8.6%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.2%

High School or Higher

36.4%

Foreign Born

2.5%

Veterans

7.0%

Married

33.5%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Mount Vernon, IL has a population of 14,492 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 76.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 12.7% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.5%.