Mount Vernon, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mount Vernon, Virginia is 13,120 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 102nd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $156,875, the median home value is $779,800, and the median age is 44.0.
13,120
Population
2511
People / sq mi
$156,875
Median Income
$779,800
Median Home Value
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Mount Vernon covers 5.2 sq mi of land at 2511 people per square mile.
About Mount Vernon, VA
Among US cities, Mount Vernon stands out first on household income: a median of $156,875, above the US median of $78,538. With 13,120 residents, Mount Vernon is a city in Virginia.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $156,875, putting Mount Vernon near the top of US cities. The poverty rate is 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $779,800, with typical rent around $1,643.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 63.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 25.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Mount Vernon firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$156,875
Median Household Income
$72,965
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$779,800
Median Home Value
$1,643
Median Rent
73.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.0%
High School+
63.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
56.4%
Public Transit
25.9%
Work From Home
30.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.6%
Foreign Born
77.1%
Non-English at Home
14.3%
Veterans
9.2%
With Disability
89.8%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.4% |
| Public Administration | 14.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Vernon, Virginia has a population of 13,120 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 102nd-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Mount Vernon, Virginia is $156,875, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mount Vernon, Virginia is $779,800, with median monthly rent at $1,643 and a homeownership rate of 73.4%.
The median age in Mount Vernon, Virginia is 44.0 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.