This was 14.9 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,537.
82.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mount Vernon for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 269 | 17.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 513 | 32.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 59 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 112 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 211 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 193 | 12.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 127 | 8.2 |
Master's degree | 64 | 4.1 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.6 |