CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Mount Vernon

Maryland · 779 residents · 13.027 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Salisbury metro area
Compare
The short version

Mount Vernon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
+2%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+11%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5456878309721K2000201020202024Mount Vernon
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,614
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,268
+57%since 2000
from $19,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mount Vernon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(571)
Black23.1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(623)
Black18.1%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.2%(305)
Diversity Score
39
−16%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−12%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Female
63.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mount Vernon

Bethany Beach
Pop 1,104
Indian Shores
Pop 1,167
Southport
Pop 873
Anna Maria
Pop 1,023
Places similar to Mount Vernon
Head to head

Compare Mount Vernon to nearby cities

MOUNT VERNON VS
Salisbury
Income$58,576+11%
Home value$227,300+59%
Population33,845+3072%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNT VERNON VS
Cambridge
Income$47,323−10%
Home value$257,900+80%
Population13,457+1161%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNT VERNON VS
Seaford
Income$54,016+3%
Home value$224,300+57%
Population9,165+759%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNT VERNON VS
Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Income$102,669+95%
Home value$286,700+100%
Population9,241+766%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Maryland?

Mount Vernon, Maryland has about 779 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon, Maryland?

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Maryland earns about $52,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Maryland expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Maryland, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Maryland?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Maryland?

About 4.5% of people in Mount Vernon, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Mount Vernon with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →