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Mount Vernon Square

District of Columbia · Washington · 9,542 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Mount Vernon Square is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $694,905. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Mount Vernon Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,542
Population density
33,364 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,884
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,051
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$694,905
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,253
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.1%
82.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(4,020)
Black30.5%(2,906)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,059)
Asian10.9%(1,042)
Other5.4%(515)
Diversity Score87.8%(8,380)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(4,020)
Black30.5%(2,906)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,059)
Asian10.9%(1,042)
Other5.4%(515)
Diversity Score87.8%(8,380)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
17.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia?

Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia has about 9,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $110,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $694,905, and the typical rent is about $2,253 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 72.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 14.5% of people in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, District of Columbia 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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