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Mount Vernon, OH


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Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox county, is 40 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 14,375.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mount Vernon, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $38,217.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $14,320. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mount Vernon Housing

Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Mount Vernon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mount Vernon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, OH

Comparing Mount Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built24

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