Population 4,478 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
Household size in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.74 | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.07 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.3 | 36.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.4 | 36.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.5 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.9 | +1.3 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair is young: half of its residents are under 21.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only one other Lexington neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Lexington neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
Renters in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.6% | 45.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 45.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 46.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair rent: 67.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 45.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.7% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +29.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair: 36.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1979 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1980 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1982 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −9 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair has the oldest homes of any Lexington neighborhood.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $629 | $824 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $896 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $858 | $1,024 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,282 | $1,309 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$652 | +$486 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair costs $1,282 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Lexington. Rent takes 49.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
Bachelor's degrees in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 39.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.0% | 40.9% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.1% | 43.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 47.5% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair has a higher share of college graduates than most Lexington neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 88.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 89.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
| Period | Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | Lexington | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair: 18.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Lexington neighborhood has higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair | 2.81 | 21.5 | 5.4% | 67.8% | 36.7% | 1946 | $1,282 | 53.9% | 99.2% | 18.6% |
| University of Kentucky | 3.05 | 20.5 | 7.5% | 76.3% | 41.6% | 1946 | $1,245 | 45.4% | 99.7% | 25.8% |
| Downtown Lexington | 1.65 | 41.2 | 9.7% | 73.9% | 8.0% | 1959 | $875 | 56.0% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Chevy Chase-Ashland Park | 2.02 | 45.2 | 1.5% | 40.3% | 8.1% | 1955 | $1,175 | 76.2% | 98.6% | 5.2% |
| Virginia Ave | 1.91 | 22.8 | 9.3% | 97.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,081 | 52.3% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
| Fairway-Liberty Heights | 2.04 | 37.4 | 8.4% | 37.1% | 5.9% | 1955 | $938 | 54.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Duncan Park | 2.10 | 35.0 | 14.9% | 61.1% | 19.0% | 1952 | $850 | 38.0% | 85.6% | 6.9% |
| Southland Deerfield Open Gates | 2.15 | 37.9 | 4.4% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 1960 | $1,413 | 61.0% | 97.4% | 2.8% |
| Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow | 2.30 | 24.3 | 22.2% | 87.2% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,310 | 34.4% | 88.8% | 12.4% |
| Reservorir | 1.99 | 46.2 | 3.4% | 46.0% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,379 | 62.8% | 94.4% | 4.0% |
| Castlewood Park | 2.36 | 40.3 | 6.9% | 46.6% | 10.4% | 1952 | $1,013 | 23.5% | 77.6% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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