Mount Vernon, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mount Vernon, Washington is 35,312 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $73,277, the median home value is $429,300, and the median age is 36.1.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (31,755 → 35,344).
35,312
Population
2871
People / sq mi
$73,277
Median Income
$429,300
Median Home Value
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Mount Vernon covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 2871 people per square mile.
About Mount Vernon, WA
The poverty rate is what most separates Mount Vernon from the typical city: 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Mount Vernon is a city in Washington with a population of 35,312. It ranks #37 among cities in Washington by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $73,277 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $429,300, with typical rent around $1,255.
Roughly 25.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.9% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Mount Vernon: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Mount Vernon city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mount Vernon city had a population of 31,755 in 2010 and 35,344 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,006 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.
35,344
Population (2024)
31,755
Population (2010)
36,006
Peak (2019)
0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,755 |
| 2011 | 32,007 |
| 2012 | 32,168 |
| 2013 | 32,549 |
| 2014 | 33,216 |
| 2015 | 33,818 |
| 2016 | 34,485 |
| 2017 | 35,170 |
| 2018 | 35,648 |
| 2019 | 36,006 |
| 2020 | 35,312 |
| 2021 | 35,467 |
| 2022 | 35,428 |
| 2023 | 35,294 |
| 2024 | 35,344 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,277
Median Household Income
$35,646
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$429,300
Median Home Value
$1,255
Median Rent
62.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.1%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
74.8%
Public Transit
11.9%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.9%
Foreign Born
69.3%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
15.2%
With Disability
91.1%
Health Insurance
96.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.1% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Vernon, Washington has a population of 35,312 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Mount Vernon, Washington is $73,277, with 11.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mount Vernon, Washington is $429,300, with median monthly rent at $1,255 and a homeownership rate of 62.2%.
The median age in Mount Vernon, Washington is 36.1 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (31,755 → 35,344).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.