Mount Vernon Town, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2286 people in the town, organized into 903 households, and 582 families living in the town. The population density was 618.7 people per square mile (238.88/kmē), making it the 896th most densely populated town in Texas. There were 1045 housing units at an average density of 283.2 per square mile (109.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 people, and the average family size was 3.08 people. In the town Population was distributed with 27% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males. The median age of the town's population was 36 years, The median age of males and females living in Mount Vernon Town was 33.2 and 38.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1765 White, 309 Black or African American, 14 American Indian, 7 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 164 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28824, it is 903rd wealthiest town by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the town was $36150, it would be the 819th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Texas. The per capita income for the town was $16186, it is 605th wealthiest town by per capita income in Texas. The median income was $18532, Males had a median income of $24676 versus $14654 for females.
In 2000, 570 pupils and students, of which 51.58% are male and 48.42% are female, 24.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.19% nursery or pri school, 6.32% kindergarten, 41.93% elementary school, 27.72% high school and 16.84% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2286 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2286 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2284 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2314 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2303 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2307 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2504 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2768 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2780 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2810 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2781 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 114 | 125 | 239 |
| High school | 94 | 64 | 158 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 61 | 96 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon town, Texas | $28824 | $36150 | $16186 |
| Franklin County, Texas | $31955 | $37064 | $17563 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |