Mt. Vernon, MO Profile
Mt. Vernon, MO, population 4,580, is located
in Missouri's Lawrence county,
about 29.7 miles from Springfield and 137.4 miles from Tulsa.
Through the 90's Mt. Vernon's population has grown by about 8%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Mt. Vernon has grown by about 10%. Since 2005 Mt. Vernon's population has grown by about 4%.
Mt. Vernon's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Mt. Vernon tend to be lower than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,040 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,089 | 1.21% |
| 2002 | 4,167 | 1.91% |
| 2003 | 4,203 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 4,262 | 1.40% |
| 2005 | 4,419 | 3.68% |
| 2006 | 4,486 | 1.52% |
| 2007 | 4,553 | 1.49% |
| 2008 | 4,579 | 0.57% |
| 2009 | 4,580 | 0.02% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,628 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 119 |
| 2004 | 258 |
| 2005 | 508 |
| 2006 | 474 |
| 2007 | 466 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| 2009 | 321 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 2008 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 2,308 |
| 2003 | 2,293 |
| 2004 | 3,189 |
| 2005 | 4,915 |
| 2006 | 5,458 |
| 2007 | 6,052 |
| 2008 | 4,203 |
| 2009 | 3,922 |
| 2010 | 4,843 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
11 |
80 |
3 |
| 2003 |
13 |
79 |
4 |
| 2004 |
19 |
111 |
6 |
| 2005 |
23 |
181 |
9 |
| 2006 |
40 |
190 |
12 |
| 2007 |
40 |
222 |
11 |
| 2008 |
11 |
177 |
7 |
| 2009 |
19 |
152 |
12 |
| 2010 |
24 |
189 |
10 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,200 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.9 Square Miles |
