Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,263 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,341 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,023 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20.0% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
