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Living in Mount Vernon, KY

Mount Vernon, a small town in Kentucky, has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in Mount Vernon, and 58% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $489 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Kentucky. Each month, renters in Mount Vernon will pay around $292 less compared to the state average.

Mount Vernon has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 23 minutes. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 32% of residents, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Manufacturing is the most common industry in Mount Vernon, accounting for 7% of the population. Mount Vernon workers earn an average annual income of about $45K, less than their peers elsewhere in Kentucky. Mount Vernon's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Mount Vernon has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (27%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.