Mount Vernon, South Dakota facts for kids
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Mount Vernon, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Small Town But Big Opportunities"
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Location in Davison County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Davison |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 461 |
| • Density | 1,355.88/sq mi (524.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57363
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-44100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267487 |
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Mount Vernon is a small city in Davison County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 461 people lived there. It is part of the larger Mitchell, South Dakota area.
The city got its name from Mount Vernon, which was the home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Long ago, it was also known as Arlandtown. Mount Vernon officially became a city in 1903.
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Where is Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon is located in South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Mount Vernon?
The number of people living in Mount Vernon has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 127 | — | |
| 1900 | 222 | 74.8% | |
| 1910 | 614 | 176.6% | |
| 1920 | 661 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 489 | −26.0% | |
| 1940 | 405 | −17.2% | |
| 1950 | 387 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 379 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 398 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 402 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 368 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 477 | 29.6% | |
| 2010 | 462 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 461 | −0.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 462 people living in Mount Vernon. These people lived in 178 households, and 125 of these were families. The city had about 1320 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Mount Vernon were White (92.6%). About 5.4% were Native American. A small number of people were from two or more races (1.5%) or Pacific Islander (0.4%). About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.0%) were married couples. The average age of people in the city was 37.4 years old. About 30.1% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon has been home to some notable people:
- Chad Greenway - A former professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Ralph Homan - A businessman and a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- Joshua Klumb - A businessman, farmer, and a member of the South Dakota Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Vernon (Dakota del Sur) para niños
