Mount Vernon, Georgia

Mount Vernon is a city in, and the county seat of, Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 2,451 in 2010. It is home to Brewton–Parker College.

For the unincorporated community in Whitfield County, see Mount Vernon, Whitfield County, Georgia.

Mount Vernon, Georgia
City
City Hall in Mount Vernon
City Hall in Mount Vernon
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°10′53″N 82°35′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyMontgomery
Area
[1]
 • Total4.23 sq mi (10.95 km2)
 • Land4.20 sq mi (10.87 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,990
 • Density474.04/sq mi (183.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30445
Area code912
FIPS code13-53508 [3]
GNIS feature ID0318897 [4]
Websitemtvernonga.org

History

Mount Vernon was founded in 1797. It became the county seat in 1813, replacing the plantation of Arthur Lott. It was incorporated as a town in 1872 and as a city in 1960.[5] The city is named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.[6]

Geography

Mount Vernon is located on the west side of Montgomery County at 32°10′53″N 82°35′38″W (32.181403, -82.593759).[7] It sits on high ground 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the Oconee River, which forms the Wheeler County line. It is bordered to the east by Ailey.

U.S. Routes 221 and 280 intersect just north of the center of town. US 221 leads north 14 miles (23 km) to Soperton and south 25 miles (40 km) to Hazlehurst, while US 280 leads east 11 miles (18 km) to Vidalia and west 21 miles (34 km) to McRae–Helena.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mount Vernon has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), or 0.76%, are water.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188069—
1890707924.6%
1900573−19.0%
19106055.6%
192072219.3%
19307797.9%
194090015.5%
195099010.0%
19601,16617.8%
19701,57935.4%
19801,73710.0%
19901,91410.2%
20002,0828.8%
20102,45117.7%
20201,990−18.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Aerial view of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is part of the Vidalia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
Mount Vernon racial composition[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 790 39.7%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 977 49.1%
Native American 4 0.2%
Asian 15 0.75%
Other/Mixed 48 2.41%
Hispanic or Latino 156 7.84%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,990 people, 841 households, and 554 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,082 people, 704 households, and 461 families residing in the city. The population density was 505.4 inhabitants per square mile (195.1/km2). There were 840 housing units at an average density of 203.9 per square mile (78.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was

  41.03% White, 56.34% African American,  .04%Native American, 0.62% Asian, Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 704 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 22.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,466, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $27,112 versus $19,766 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,509. About 18.3% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 22.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

College

Brewton–Parker College is a private, Christian, coeducational college whose main campus is located in Mount Vernon.

Primary and secondary education

The Montgomery County School District holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.[10] The district has 83 full-time teachers and over 1,294 students.[11]

  • Montgomery County High School
  • Montgomery County Middle School
  • Montgomery County Elementary School

Montgomery County High School didn't have an integrated prom until 2010. The school received national attention in the New York Times for unofficially sponsoring separate, segregated proms for white and black students. It is one of 178 school districts in the United States with an open, active desegregation order.[12][13][14]

Media
  • WYUM, 101.7 FM Radio

Infrastructure

Transportation
Highways

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  2. "P1. Race – Mount Vernon city, Georgia: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 240. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  6. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  10. Georgia Board of Education, Retrieved June 24, 2010.
  11. School Stats, Retrieved June 24, 2010.
  12. Sara Corbett (May 21, 2009). "A Prom Divided". New York Times.
  13. Montgomery County High School to have First Integrated Prom; WTOC 11; April 23, 2009.
  14. Southern Rites documentary; HBO; 2015.
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