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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%.

2019 · 36K20102024
Mount Vernon city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

35,344

Population (2024)

31,755

Population (2010)

36,006

Peak (2019)

0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201031,755
201132,007
201232,168
201332,549
201433,216
201533,818
201634,485
201735,170
201835,648
201936,006
202035,312
202135,467
202235,428
202335,294
202435,344

Race & Ethnicity

White63.6%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management23.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.1%
Manufacturing9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Construction9.1%
Retail Trade5.1%
Agriculture & Mining5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.5%
Information2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%

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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.