Unified School District · NY
Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 72,427. The median household income is $78,779 and the median age is 40.7.
72,427
Population
16491
People / sq mi
$78,779
Median Income
40.7
Median Age
Mount Vernon School District covers 4 sq mi of land at 16490.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,779
Median Household Income
$42,311
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$484,000
Median Home Value
$1,629
Median Rent
42.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.8%
High School+
35.9%
Bachelor's+
Other New York School Districts
Largest Cities in New York
Largest Counties in New York
Congressional Districts in New York
State rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Vernon School District serves a community with a population of 72,427 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Mount Vernon School District is $78,779, with a per capita income of $42,311. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
Mount Vernon School District is 14.9% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 9.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Mount Vernon School District, 85.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Mount Vernon School District is $484,000, with a median rent of $1,629. The homeownership rate is 42.9%.
More from New York
Data for Mount Vernon School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3620100).
Mount Vernon School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 16,491 people per square mile. Mount Vernon School District is a school district in New York with a population of 72,427.
Median household income is $78,779, near the US median of $78,538. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $484,000, with typical rent around $1,629.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US school districts — 35.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Mount Vernon School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.