| Place Name | Mount Vernon |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65712 |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 4,564 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.07% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.2% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Missouri 7th |
| State House Districts | 157 |
| State Senate Districts | 29 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.2% |
| African American | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.03% |