Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,492 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 6,200 |
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| Family Households | 3,683 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.331 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,071 |
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| Black or African American | 1,836 |
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| Asian | 167 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 673 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,001 |
| Other groups | 3,976 |
| German | 2,514 |
| English | 1,729 |
| Irish | 1,616 |
| American | 711 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 662 |
| Scottish | 374 |
| Polish | 371 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 333 |
Language
| English Only | 13,187 |
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| Spanish | 189 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,585 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 980 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,245 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.0% |
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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, Illinois.
