Economy & Jobs — Mount Vernon, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,286 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $14,199 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 62 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.3% |
| Construction | 20.7% |
| Retail | 19.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 98 |
| Insurance Agencies | 89 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 75 |
| Physician Offices | 71 |
| Commercial Banks | 66 |
| Coffee Shops | 47 |
| Real Estate Offices | 45 |
| Gas Stations | 43 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Beauty Salons | 36 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 27 |
| Chiropractors | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
