Welcome to Mount Vernon ...
The coastal city of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County<1>.
When the people of Mount Vernon refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Mount Vernonite<2>
A typical abbreviation for Mount Vernon: Mt. Vernon
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Mount Vernon has a population of 67,417 people<3> (see below for details).
Mount Vernon is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Mount Vernon lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Mount Vernon: 10550<5>
We don't have a date for the establishment of Mount Vernon.
Websites for Mount Vernon ...
Official Website: www.ci.mount-vernon.ny.us/
Chamber of Commerce: www.westchester.org/
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Mount Vernon had an population of 67,417 people. This is an increase of 0.19% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 1.41% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Mount Vernon had a population of 67,292 people (or 7.09% of the total population of Westchester County). This makes Mount Vernon the county's 4th most populous community.
The population of Mount Vernon represents 0.35% of the total population of New York (which has 19,378,102 people), making it the state's 25th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 67,292 people, the population of Mount Vernon decreased 1.59% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 68,381 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Mount Vernon.
Communities Also Named Mount Vernon ...
While we believe that this Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, we know of another 2 New York communities named Mount Vernon. Those communities are located in the following counties: Erie and Sullivan County.
Beyond New York, there are 85 communities that are also named Mount Vernon - they are located in Alabama (5), Arkansas (4), California (2), Colorado, Georgia (6), Illinois (2), Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas (7), Kentucky (3), Maine, Maryland (3), Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi (2), Missouri (4), Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina (3), Ohio (4), Ontario (2), Oregon, Pennsylvania (4), Prince Edward Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee (8), Texas (4), Virginia, Washington, West Virginia (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mount Vernon.
Communities near Mount Vernon ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mount Vernon.
- New York
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New York
- New York lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<6> to the southwest of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,253,213 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on New York
- Oyster Bay
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oyster Bay
- Oyster Bay lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the southeast of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 296,592 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oyster Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Oyster Bay
- Jersey City
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jersey City
- Jersey City lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the southwest of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 262,664 people
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- North Hempstead
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hempstead
- North Hempstead lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<6> to the southeast of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 230,379 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hempstead have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on North Hempstead
- Paterson
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paterson
- Paterson lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the west of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 144,801 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Paterson
- Stamford
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamford
- Stamford lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the northeast of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 131,397 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Stamford
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stamford<8>
- Stamford
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamford
- Stamford lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the northeast of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 131,397 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stamford have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Stamford
- Greenburgh
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenburgh
- Greenburgh lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<6> to the north of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 90,543 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenburgh have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Clarkstown
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkstown
- Clarkstown lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<6> to the northwest of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 86,000 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarkstown have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Clarkstown
- Clifton
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
- Clifton lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the west of Mount Vernon.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 85,025 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Clifton
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Mount Vernon. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mount Vernon.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mount Vernon. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Mount Vernon.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mount Vernon. Our list includes 37 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Mount Vernon.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mount Vernon ...
Looking for more information about Mount Vernon? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Mount Vernon, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mount Vernon.
Adding Mount Vernon to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mount Vernon in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Mount Vernon was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Mount Vernon on a map titled Rand McNally Map of New York (1897).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Mount Vernon.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Mount Vernon: www.ci.mount-vernon.ny.us/
The official website for Westchester County: www.westchestergov.com/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Westchester, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Mount Vernon refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Mount Vernon may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Mount Vernon. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mount Vernon - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Mount Vernon). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mount Vernon or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mount Vernon) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Mount Vernon. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Mount VernonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mount Vernon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9130, Longitude: -73.8339 |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |