Mount Vernon, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Mount Vernon, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,782 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2200.8 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.35% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,467 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Mount Vernon grew by 31.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,782 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Mount Vernon is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.1% of residents. That is 1.6 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,407 23.1% +1.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,857 21.1% -2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,769 17.2% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,344 15.6% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Mount Vernon and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.1% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Mount Vernon has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,681 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mount Vernon is about 24% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $377,859 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,411 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Mount Vernon is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,411 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mount Vernon spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,654 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,521 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,341 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mount Vernon is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mount Vernon has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Mount Vernon has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Mount Vernon | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon, Washington.
How many people live in Mount Vernon, Washington?
About 27,782 people live in Mount Vernon, Washington, in 10,467 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Mount Vernon, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Mount Vernon, Washington has 2,201 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 25 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Mount Vernon, Washington?
The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income ($377,859 against $74,681), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,411 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Mount Vernon, Washington have a college degree?
21.3% of adults in Mount Vernon, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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