Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,259 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 48.2 |
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| Total Households | 957 |
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| Family Households | 538 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0569 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,071 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 19 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 929 |
| American | 561 |
| German | 317 |
| Other groups | 315 |
| English | 220 |
| Irish | 133 |
| Scottish | 118 |
| Scotch-Irish | 20 |
| Scandinavian | 19 |
| Italian | 11 |
Language
| English Only | 2,109 |
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| Spanish | 39 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,173 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,866 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Vernon, Kentucky.
