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Mount Vernon

Virginia · 28,582 residents · 5.225 sq mi
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Mount Vernon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,119. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $177,200. Households here earn about 31% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,582
+4%since 1990
from 27,485 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,470 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 5,260 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+10%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,119
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,079 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,299
+37%since 1990
from $21,386 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $763 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−17%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(19,113)
Black21.3%(5,865)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,001)
Asian5.3%(1,455)
Diversity Score66.5%(18,276)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(13,861)
Black27.3%(7,791)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(4,145)
Asian6.3%(1,789)
Diversity Score80.1%(22,901)
Diversity Score
80
+20%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 29.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Virginia?

Mount Vernon, Virginia has about 28,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Virginia earns about $61,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Virginia expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Virginia, the median home is worth about $177,200, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Virginia?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Virginia?

About 7.0% of people in Mount Vernon, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Vernon, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Vernon, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,097 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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