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Mount Vernon, TX


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Mount Vernon, Texas

Mount Vernon, Texas, in Franklin county, is 55 miles NW of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 95 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town contains a population of approximately 2,286.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $36,150.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Mount Vernon Housing

Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Mount Vernon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMount Vernon Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mount Vernon Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents66
Affordability of Property Taxes55
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