Mount Vernon, Oregon

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Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a city in Grant County, Oregon, United States. Its post office was established in 1877 and named after a black stallion that belonged to settler David W. Jenkins. The stallion's stable, a small stone building, is still standing in a field on the north side of U.S. Highway 26 about Template:Convert east of the main intersection in town.<ref>Template:Cite OGN</ref> In 1915 the ranching community had a population of 60 and a hotel at a hot springs resort approximately Template:Convert north. The population had grown to 451 by the 1950 census.<ref name=engeman/> There are a few motels and restaurants in Mount Vernon.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The population was 527 at the 2010 census.<ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref> It is located along U.S. Route 26 on the John Day River about Template:Convert west of the city of John Day.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 527 people, 259 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 281 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref>

There were 259 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.61.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

The median age in the city was 49 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 595 people, 248 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 270 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 94.29% White, 0.17% African American, 1.85% Native American, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

There were 248 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

The median income for a household in the city was $31,635, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $33,611 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,241. About 13.7% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov"/>

Education

It is in the John Day School District (a.k.a. the Grant School District).<ref>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref>

External links

• Grant County Chamber of Commerce entry for Mt. Vernon
• Listing for Mt. Vernon in the Oregon Blue Book