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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mount Vernon

Washington · 17,647 residents · 12.298 sq mi
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Mount Vernon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,022. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 8,585 residents. Median home value is $78,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,647
−33%vs 2000
vs 26,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,435 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 2,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 31.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K21K27K32K37K1990201020202024Mount Vernon
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,022
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,999 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,486
−21%vs 2000
vs $17,041 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$426
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $655 in 2000
US average: $450
56.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
43.2% rent
2.9
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(17,950)
Black0.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(6,589)
Asian2.5%(663)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(14,164)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(15,828)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,728)
Asian1.4%(245)
Other8.7%(1,537)
Diversity Score39.8%(7,019)
40
−26%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Washington?

Mount Vernon, Washington has about 17,647 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Washington earns about $27,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Washington expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Washington, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Washington?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Washington?

About 13.2% of people in Mount Vernon, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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