Mount Vernon City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 477 residents, 177 households, and 127 families in the city. The population density was 1489.3 people per square mile (575.02/kmē), it would be the 35th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. There were 189 housing units at an average density of 590.6 per square mile (228.03/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 people, and the average family size was 3.23 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 31.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.9 years, the median age of male residents at 33.6 and the median age of female residents at 35.9. The racial makeup of the city was 98.11% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 1.68% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36806, it is 55th wealthiest city by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $41250, it is South Dakota's 97th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14864, it is South Dakota's 180th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $19063, Median income for males is $25481, compared with $15250 for females.
In 2000, 125 pupils and students, of which 58 are male and 67 are female, 26.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 67 elementary school, 31 high school and 5 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 477 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 478 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 477 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 476 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 470 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 466 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 466 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 463 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 468 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 469 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 464 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 27 | 40 | 67 |
| High school | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon city, South Dakota | $36806 | $41250 | $14864 |
| Davison County, South Dakota | $33476 | $44357 | $17879 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |