Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,802 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 7,211 |
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| Family Households | 3,686 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1223 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,135 |
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| Black or African American | 235 |
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| Asian | 125 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 679 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,428 |
| German | 3,293 |
| English | 2,459 |
| Other groups | 2,457 |
| Irish | 2,322 |
| American | 1,508 |
| Italian | 930 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 592 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 399 |
| Scottish | 301 |
Language
| English Only | 15,734 |
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| Spanish | 295 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,189 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 823 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,624 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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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, Ohio.
