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Mount Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson county, is 77 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 77 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 16,269.
In Mount Vernon, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mount Vernon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Mount Vernon has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $36,660.
Political donors in Mount Vernon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Mount Vernon, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Mount Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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