Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mount Vernon, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,377

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.6%18,946

Hispanic/Latino

36.8%13,014

Two or More

3.9%1,388

Asian

3.3%1,158

Black

1.4%479

Other

0.5%162

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%122

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%108

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%941

High School Diploma

19.9%4,693

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%1,309

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%4,277

Associate's Degree

12.8%3,014

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%3,988

Master's Degree

8.6%2,029

Professional Degree

1.5%356

Doctorate

0.8%185

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

27.9%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$472,300

Median Renti

$1,405

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%8,052

Renter-Occupied

39.7%5,311

Total Units

13,623

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%459

$50K–$100K

1.8%141

$100K–$150K

1.2%93

$150K–$200K

1.1%85

$200K–$300K

6.2%503

$300K–$500K

41.1%3,308

$500K–$1M

41.7%3,356

$1M+

1.3%107

Rent Distribution

Under $500

362

$500–$750

324

$750–$1,000

474

$1,000–$1,250

843

$1,250–$1,500

763

$1,500–$2,000

1,122

$2,000+

1,067

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%112

2010–2019

10.7%1,464

2000–2009

20.3%2,764

1990–1999

16.2%2,213

1980–1989

13.4%1,822

1970–1979

13.9%1,887

1960–1969

6.5%886

1950–1959

6.2%845

1940–1949

2.4%321

1939 or earlier

9.6%1,309

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.6%6,759

Electricity

46.2%6,170

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%236

Other

0.4%56

Wood

0.4%53

No Fuel

0.4%53

Fuel Oil

0.2%27

Solar

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,777

Mean Household Incomei

$96,007

Per Capita Incomei

$37,069

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

17,177

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%671

$10K–$15K

3.6%481

$15K–$20K

4.1%543

$20K–$25K

2.2%299

$25K–$30K

4.3%575

$30K–$35K

4%530

$35K–$40K

3.5%468

$40K–$45K

2.6%345

$45K–$50K

4.2%555

$50K–$60K

7.1%951

$60K–$75K

9%1,206

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,695

$100K–$125K

10.5%1,408

$125K–$150K

10%1,333

$150K–$200K

10%1,334

$200K+

7.3%969

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,81716.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,698

Philippines

332

India

235

Guatemala

109

Canada

China

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,586

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,961

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,771(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured