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Mount Vernon

Virginia · 12,416 residents · 5.225 sq mi
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Mount Vernon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,016. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 16,166 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $607,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 86% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,416
−57%since 2000
from 28,582 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,376 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 5,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,016
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,119 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,733
+94%since 2000
from $29,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$607,900
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,414
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $843 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+84%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(13,861)
Black27.3%(7,791)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(4,145)
Asian6.3%(1,789)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.1%(22,901)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(8,016)
Black12.4%(1,539)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,670)
Asian6.6%(818)
Other2.2%(269)
Diversity Score67.2%(8,338)
Diversity Score
67
−16%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Virginia?

Mount Vernon, Virginia has about 12,416 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Virginia earns about $114,016 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 $607,900, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Virginia?

About 53.2% 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 7.8% of people in Mount Vernon, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Vernon, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Vernon, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,069 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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