Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mt. Vernon, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,090

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.7%10,669

Black

11%1,545

Two or More

6.8%956

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%637

Asian

1%140

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%102

Other

0.3%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%735

High School Diploma

28.5%2,826

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%1,195

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%1,294

Associate's Degree

14.5%1,435

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%1,166

Master's Degree

4.6%460

Professional Degree

1.2%114

Doctorate

1%95

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,800

Median Renti

$910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.1%3,241

Renter-Occupied

46.9%2,867

Total Units

7,131

Homeownership

53.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.3%658

$50K–$100K

29.9%968

$100K–$150K

21.8%707

$150K–$200K

13.9%452

$200K–$300K

10.4%337

$300K–$500K

2.7%88

$500K–$1M

0.6%21

$1M+

0.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

461

$750–$1,000

943

$1,000–$1,250

705

$1,250–$1,500

168

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

130

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%85

2010–2019

2%142

2000–2009

4.6%326

1990–1999

10.7%766

1980–1989

10.8%770

1970–1979

18%1,283

1960–1969

12.1%866

1950–1959

16.5%1,174

1940–1949

8.6%611

1939 or earlier

15.5%1,108

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.1%3,122

Electricity

44.6%2,727

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%148

No Fuel

1.4%87

Fuel Oil

0.3%17

Wood

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,357

Mean Household Incomei

$71,348

Per Capita Incomei

$31,841

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

6,939

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%344

$10K–$15K

3.4%205

$15K–$20K

6.4%388

$20K–$25K

6%366

$25K–$30K

5.3%325

$30K–$35K

4.6%282

$35K–$40K

4.8%293

$40K–$45K

3.5%213

$45K–$50K

5.1%309

$50K–$60K

11.9%727

$60K–$75K

11.1%675

$75K–$100K

12.1%742

$100K–$125K

8.2%502

$125K–$150K

4.5%276

$150K–$200K

3.8%232

$200K+

3.7%229

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

614

Residentsi

993

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing229 homes84% occupied$352/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers165 homes73% occupied$527/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8220 homes87% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,357/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

71.6%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

23.2%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

4.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

75.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46.4% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3552.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

144

Philippines

Korea

India

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,363

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,493

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

890(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured