Mount Vernon is a city located in Skagit County Washington. Mount Vernon has a 2024 population of 35,243. It is also the county seat of Skagit County. Mount Vernon is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,306 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $89,229 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Mount Vernon is 35 years: 33.2 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,402 | 66.63% |
| Other race | 6,460 | 18.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,933 | 8.35% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 824 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,942 | 2.65 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Married | 6,261 | 3.26 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 4,369 | 1.23 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Female | 1,624 | 3.81 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 688 | 3.44 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,542 | 6.69% |
| Associates Degree | 2,595 | 11.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,443 | 14.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,252 | 9.77% |
| High School Graduate | 6,091 | 26.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,428 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 5,689 | 24.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,366 | 14,746 | 4,608 |
| Hispanic | 5,761 | 3,568 | 297 |
| Other Race | 3,260 | 1,743 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 1,465 | 1,322 | 428 |
| Asian | 779 | 662 | 342 |
| Native American | 475 | 402 | 41 |
| Black | 229 | 229 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,529 | $74,707 | $51,913 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,940 | $91,560 | $79,453 |
| High School Graduate | $39,581 | $41,006 | $33,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,043 | $36,702 | $27,428 |
| Overall | $44,843 | $50,846 | $38,710 |
| Some College | $40,736 | $50,315 | $33,996 |
$44,843
Average Earnings
$50,846
Average Male
$38,710
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.88% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 31.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,097 | 3,483 | 28.79% |
| Other | 6,255 | 2,255 | 36.05% |
| White | 19,272 | 2,197 | 11.4% |
| Multiple | 2,873 | 336 | 11.7% |
| Native | 817 | 184 | 22.52% |
| Black | 361 | 135 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 1,030 | 98 | 9.51% |
17.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.85%
Male Poverty Rate
18.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Black, with 37.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Asian, with 9.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.79% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Some College | 12.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.72% |
| Male Employed | 9.63% |
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,076 | $102,301 |
| Households | $69,227 | $89,229 |
| Married Families | $95,576 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,959 | $55,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,770
Number of Veterans
1,606
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 759 |
| First Gulf War | 296 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| Korea | 125 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 525 |
| 65 to 74 | 515 |
| 55 to 64 | 374 |
| 35 to 54 | 273 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 8.55% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 5.47% |
| Asian | 52 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 0.63% |
| Black | 26 | 10.08% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
53.07%
Born in Mount Vernon
83.89%
Native Born
16.11%
Foreign Born
8.78%
Non Citizen
7.33%
Naturalized
83.89% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 53.07% having been born in Washington. 8.78% 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 | 35,165 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 35,180 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 35,196 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 35,212 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 35,227 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 35,243 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 35,259 | -305 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 35,564 | 33 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 35,531 | 225 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 35,306 | -690 | -1.92% |
| 2019 | 35,996 | 379 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 35,617 | 452 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 35,165 | 667 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 34,498 | 671 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 33,827 | 606 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 33,221 | 671 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 32,550 | 384 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 32,166 | 161 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 32,005 | 253 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 31,752 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,232 | 8,585 | 48.65% |
| 1990 | 17,647 | 4,638 | 35.65% |
| 1980 | 13,009 | 4,205 | 47.76% |
| 1970 | 8,804 | 883 | 11.15% |
| 1960 | 7,921 | 2,691 | 51.45% |
| 1950 | 5,230 | 952 | 22.25% |
| 1940 | 4,278 | 588 | 15.93% |
| 1930 | 3,690 | 349 | 10.45% |
| 1920 | 3,341 | -31,824 | -90.5% |