Mount Vernon, Oregon facts for kids
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Mt. Vernon, Oregon
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City
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Mount Vernon City Hall
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant |
| Incorporated | 1948 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 802.34/sq mi (309.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97865
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-50250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411182 |
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 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east of the main intersection in town. In 1915 the ranching community had a population of 60 and a hotel at a hot springs resort approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north. The population had grown to 451 by the 1950 census. There are a few motels and restaurants in Mount Vernon. The population was 527 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km2), all land. It is located along U.S. Route 26 on the John Day River about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city of John Day.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 451 | — | |
| 1960 | 502 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 423 | −15.7% | |
| 1980 | 569 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 538 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 595 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 527 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 548 | 4.0% | |
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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 775.0 inhabitants per square mile (299.2/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 413.2 per square mile (159.5/km2). 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.
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.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Vernon (Oregón) para niños
