Mount Vernon is a city located in Westchester County New York. Mount Vernon has a 2024 population of 70,372. Mount Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,556 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $98,323 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 41.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45,467 | 62.44% |
| White | 12,740 | 17.5% |
| Other race | 7,471 | 10.26% |
| Two or more races | 5,315 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 1,375 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 449 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,778 | 2.5 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Non Family | 11,741 | 1.16 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Married | 8,894 | 3.43 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 6,773 | 3.48 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 1,370 | 3.13 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
39.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,851 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 4,289 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,264 | 19.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,858 | 14.81% |
| High School Graduate | 12,179 | 22.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,441 | 6.48% |
| Some College | 10,189 | 19.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33,221 | 28,632 | 9,956 |
| White | 9,445 | 8,146 | 4,543 |
| Hispanic | 7,506 | 5,710 | 2,028 |
| Other Race | 4,604 | 3,213 | 1,531 |
| 2+ Races | 3,365 | 2,798 | 1,089 |
| Asian | 1,196 | 963 | 674 |
| Native American | 327 | 292 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 89.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,256 | $63,977 | $58,165 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,137 | $93,587 | $80,313 |
| High School Graduate | $40,415 | $47,370 | $31,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,240 | $40,610 | $27,850 |
| Overall | $52,002 | $55,330 | $49,142 |
| Some College | $46,321 | $51,047 | $42,120 |
$52,002
Average Earnings
$55,330
Average Male
$49,142
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.83% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 25.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44,921 | 6,471 | 14.41% |
| Hispanic | 12,449 | 2,331 | 18.72% |
| Multiple | 5,241 | 1,335 | 25.47% |
| Other | 7,422 | 954 | 12.85% |
| White | 11,091 | 760 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 1,370 | 147 | 10.73% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Multiple, with 25.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is White, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.6% |
| High School | 17.21% |
| Some College | 13.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.3% |
| Female Employed | 6.24% |
| Male Employed | 3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,636 | $123,650 |
| Households | $75,511 | $98,323 |
| Married Families | $134,840 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,824 | $55,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,596
Number of Veterans
1,294
Male Veterans
302
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 459 |
| Second Gulf War | 398 |
| First Gulf War | 327 |
| World War II | 98 |
| Korea | 93 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 443 |
| 75+ | 413 |
| 65 to 74 | 366 |
| 55 to 64 | 319 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 994 | 2.69% |
| White | 469 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.42% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 2.37% |
| Other Race | 48 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.12%
Born in Mount Vernon
67.51%
Native Born
32.49%
Foreign Born
11.21%
Non Citizen
21.28%
Naturalized
67.51% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 55.12% having been born in New York. 11.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 66,392 | -796 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 67,188 | -796 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 67,984 | -796 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 68,780 | -796 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 69,576 | -796 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 70,372 | -796 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 71,168 | -656 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 71,824 | -1,027 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 72,851 | -705 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 73,556 | 6,139 | 9.11% |
| 2019 | 67,417 | -290 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 67,707 | -286 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 67,993 | -269 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 68,262 | -28 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 68,290 | 67 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 68,223 | 82 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 68,141 | 288 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 67,853 | 91 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 67,762 | 355 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 67,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 68,381 | 1,228 | 1.83% |
| 1990 | 67,153 | 440 | 0.66% |
| 1980 | 66,713 | -6,065 | -8.33% |
| 1970 | 72,778 | -3,232 | -4.25% |
| 1960 | 76,010 | 4,111 | 5.72% |
| 1950 | 71,899 | 4,537 | 6.74% |
| 1940 | 67,362 | 5,863 | 9.53% |
| 1930 | 61,499 | 18,773 | 43.94% |
| 1920 | 42,726 | 11,807 | 38.19% |
| 1910 | 30,919 | 9,691 | 45.65% |
| 1900 | 21,228 | 10,398 | 96.01% |
| 1890 | 10,830 | 6,244 | 136.15% |
| 1880 | 4,586 | 1,886 | 69.85% |
| 1870 | 2,700 | -63,692 | -95.93% |