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Mount Vernon, NY

Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is an inner suburb of New York City, immediately to the north of the borough of the Bronx. Mount Vernon has two major sections. South-side Mount Vernon is more urban while north-side Mount Vernon is more residential. Mount Vernon's downtown business district is on the city's south side, which features the City Hall, Mount Vernon's main post office, Mount Vernon Public Library, office buildings, and other municipal establishments.

The Mount Vernon area was first settled in 1664 by families from Connecticut as part of the Town of Eastchester. Mount Vernon became a village in 1853, and a city in 1892. Early development was driven by the New York Industrial Home Association No. 1, a home-building cooperative organized to build homes for "tradesmen, employees, and other persons of small means".Mount Vernon takes its name from George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia, much as neighboring Wakefield (in the Bronx) was named for the Virginia plantation where Washington was born.

In 1894, the voters of Mount Vernon participated in a referendum on whether to consolidate into a new "City of Greater New York". The cities of Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) and Long Island City, the western towns and villages of Queens County, and all of Richmond County (present-day Staten Island) all voted to join with the existing city (present-day Manhattan and The Bronx). However, the returns were so negative in Mount Vernon and the adjacent city of Yonkers that those two areas were not included in the consolidated city and remain independent to this day.

Mount Vernon is at 40°54′51″N 73°49′50″W (40.914060, −73.830507). It is the third-largest and the most densely populated city in Westchester County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km²), or 0.39%, is water. Mount Vernon is bordered by the village of Bronxville and the city of New Rochelle to the north, by the town of Pelham and the village of Pelham Manor to the east, by the Hutchinson River and the Eastchester and Wakefield sections of the Bronx to the south, and by the city of Yonkers and the Bronx River to the west.

Mount Vernon, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital and Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, complemented by mental health support from the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health. Fitness centers like 24 Hour Fitness and Retro Fitness promote physical activity. Residents can also access alternative therapies at Mount Vernon Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department, outdoor activities at Willson’s Woods Park, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top sites in Mount Vernon, NY are Pioneer Shooting Center, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, and Sports Underdome Inc.

Population: 71,999 (2024). ZIP codes: 10550, 10552, 10553. Area code: 914. Elevation: 120 ft (37 m). Area: 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²).

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What is Mount Vernon, NY famous for?

Mount Vernon was the scene of several battles during the American Revolution, including a delaying action by Glover's Brigade on October 18, 1776, which probably saved General George Washington's army from defeat by General William Howe The village’s growth was assured when the Industrial Home Association, a cooperative group seeking relief from high New York City rents, purchased land for home sites there in the early 1850s and named the community for Washington’s home.

What is the race population in Mount Vernon, NY?

Black or African American: 62.44% White: 17.5% Other race: 10.26% Two or more races: 7.3%. The average household income in Mount Vernon is $98,323 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 41.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Mount Vernon households was $75,511. Mount Vernon households made slightly more than West Seneca households ($75,435) and Bergen town households ($75,489). However, 10.4% of Mount Vernon families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Mount Vernon

24 Hour Fitness

Retro Fitness

Chiropractic Wellness Center of Mt Vernon

World Population Review

NY Demographics

National Health Care for the Homeless Council

Montefiore

Britannica

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

City Data - Mount Vernon

Pioneer Shooting Center

St. Paul's Church National Historic Site

Sports Underdome Inc

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