Mount Vernon, Missouri Explained

Official Name:Mount Vernon, Missouri
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Missouri
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lawrence
Government Type:Mayor/Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:David Eden
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:10.62
Area Land Km2:10.62
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:4.10
Area Land Sq Mi:4.10
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:4526
Population Density Km2:426.20
Population Density Sq Mi:1103.90
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:369
Elevation Ft:1211
Coordinates:37.1°N -93.8181°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:65712
Area Code:417
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:29-50672[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0722909[3]

Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,575 as of the 2010 census. It was estimated to be 4,960 by the City of Mount Vernon on July 1, 2020.[4]

History

Mount Vernon was platted in 1845.[5] The city was named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.[6] A post office called Mount Vernon has been in operation since 1846.[7]

Lawrence County Courthouse and Old Spanish Fort Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.87sqmi, all land.[9]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 4,575 people, 1,810 households, and 1,101 families living in the city. The population density was 1182.2PD/sqmi. There were 2,013 housing units at an average density of 520.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,810 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,017 people, 1,606 households, and 1,005 families living in the city. The population density was 1173.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,730 housing units at an average density of 505.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.67% African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 1,606 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,628, and the median income for a family was $34,848. Males had a median income of $27,665 versus $20,234 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,210. About 10.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Mt. Vernon R-V School District operates one elementary school, one intermediate school, one middle school, and Mt. Vernon High School.[11]

The Mount Vernon High School "Lady Mountaineers" won the Missouri Class 3A girls basketball state championship in 2010 and 2012.[12]

Mount Vernon has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.[13]

Arts and culture

In October, the city hosts "Apple Butter Makin' Days", an annual crafts and food festival.[14]

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. August 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: Bureau. US Census. Population and Housing Unit Estimates Tables. 2020-07-22. The United States Census Bureau. EN-US.
  5. Web site: Lawrence County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 26 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071704/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lawrence.html. 24 June 2016.
  6. Book: How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named . The State Historical Society of Missouri . Eaton, David Wolfe . 1916 . 184.
  7. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 October 2016.
  8. Web site: MISSOURI - Lawrence County . nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com . 17 March 2018.
  9. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2011-02-20.
  10. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-08.
  11. Web site: Mt. Vernon R-V School District . Great Schools . 17 March 2018.
  12. Web site: Show Me Showdown results. Missouri State High School Activities Association website. 2012-03-17. 2012-03-18. March 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120319203529/http://www.mshsaa.org/ShowMeShowdownInfoCentral.aspx. dead.
  13. Web site: Locations . Barry-Lawrence Regional Library . 17 March 2018.
  14. Web site: Biggest Area Festival . Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce . 17 March 2018.