Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,845 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,897 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| In Labor Force | 8,341 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
| Arts Food | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 53 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.