Southeast South Dakota News

Of the 500 people living in Mount Vernon in 2020, 43.6 percent (218) were women and 56.4 percent (282) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southeast South Dakota News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 68. In the 65 and over age range, there were 28 females and 18 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	199	39.8
Females 18 and over	131	26.2
Males 65 and over	18	3.6
Females 65 and over	28	5.6

Source: US Census Bureau