MOUNT VERNON

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CENTER OF A POPULATION OF MILLIONS

The city of Mount Vernon is an urban/suburban community located in the southern portion of Westchester County.  Its 68, 381 residents live within 4.2 densely populated square miles.

The cultural diversity of the city's population increased phenomenally in the decades between 1970 and 2000.  In 2000, the percentage of foreign-born city residents grew to a high of 29% compared to 22% in 1990, 17% in 1980 and 13% in 1970. In recent years, there has been an influx of new immigrants from Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.  At this time, it is estimated that there are residents of the city who hail from over 100 foreign countries.

The city's current population - although considered to be somewhat older than that of the country as a whole - reflects its proportionally large, stable workforce.  Skilled and semi-skilled blue collar workers make up a considerable segment of its working population, an asset tapped by Mount Vernon's many industries.  In addition, in recent years, the city has been attracting numerous professional and service employees.

Mount Vernon's economic strength lies in its industrial base.  Although known as "The City of Homes", eight percent of the city land area is devoted to industrial use.  This industrial base, when added to the commercial business areas, constitutes nearly 12 percent of the city's land area.  Major manufacturers, research facilities, distribution centers and smaller specialized firms have found Mount Vernon's centralized location and its large and stable workforce to be beneficial to their businesses.

The city of Mount Vernon has developed a strong public-private partnership between local government and the business community.  This partnership - along with the city's long term commitment to economic and human resource development, its proximity to regional markets, its relatively inexpensive commercial space and its readily available labor force - makes Mount Vernon a location of outstanding opportunity for your business. 

 

 

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