Mount Vernon, Washington Population 2022
Mount Vernon is a city located in Skagit County Washington. Mount Vernon has a 2020 population of 37,080. It is also the county seat of Skagit County. Mount Vernon is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 16.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,755 in 2010.
The average household income in Mount Vernon is $75,035 with a poverty rate of 14.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,019 per month, and the median house value is $269,100. The median age in Mount Vernon is 35.3 years, 32.8 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Mount Vernon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Vernonwas:
- White: 70.31%
- Other race: 18.90%
- Two or more races: 4.01%
- Asian: 2.96%
- Native American: 2.25%
- Black or African American: 1.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.41%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131,945 | 1,370 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 130,575 | 1,370 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 129,205 | 1,370 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 127,835 | 1,975 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 125,860 | 2,257 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 123,603 | 2,044 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 121,559 | 1,593 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 119,966 | 1,711 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 118,255 | 541 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 117,714 | 136 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 117,578 | 634 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 116,944 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,627 | 70.31% |
| Some Other Race | 6,619 | 18.90% |
| Two or More Races | 1,406 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 2.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 789 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 403 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.41% |
Mount Vernon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,396 | 2.76 | 62.8 |
| Married | 6,164 | 3.29 | 77.6 |
| Non Family | 3,987 | 1.3 | 50.4 |
| Female | 1,486 | 4.06 | 44.3 |
| Male | 759 | 3.59 | 44 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,047 | 8.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,497 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 5,925 | 25.91% |
| Some College | 5,761 | 25.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,620 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,301 | 14.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,716 | 7.50% |
Mount Vernon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,349 | 14,626 | 4,257 |
| Hispanic | 5,722 | 3,036 | 401 |
| Other Race | 3,287 | 1,548 | 180 |
| Asian | 743 | 680 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 535 | 485 | 91 |
| Native American | 400 | 358 | 55 |
| Black | 245 | 221 | 56 |
| Islander | 69 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.73%.
$35,309
Average Earnings
$43,740
Average Male
$28,048
Average Female
Mount Vernon Language by Age
Mount Vernon Language
67.13% of Mount Vernon residents speak only English, while 32.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.48% of the population.
Mount Vernon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,811 | 2,526 | 21.39% |
| White | 19,281 | 1,988 | 10.31% |
| Other | 1,380 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,342 | 282 | 21.01% |
| Asian | 991 | 158 | 15.94% |
| Native | 781 | 137 | 17.54% |
| Black | 375 | 46 | 12.27% |
14.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mount Vernon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Hispanic, with 21.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Vernon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
Mount Vernon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Mount Vernon Married by Age and Sex
Mount Vernon Marriage
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.
Mount Vernon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,048 | 10.51% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 2.15% |
| Black | 82 | 31.66% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 8.97% |
| Other Race | 61 | 1.50% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.72% |
Mount Vernon Veterans by Education
6.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.40%
Born in Mount Vernon
81.96%
Native Born
18.04%
Foreign Born
11.49%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.96% of Mount Vernon residents were born in the United States, with 49.40% having been born in Washington. 11.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37,080 | 358 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 36,722 | 358 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 36,364 | 358 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 36,006 | 358 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 35,648 | 478 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 35,170 | 685 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 34,485 | 667 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 33,818 | 602 | 1.81% |
| 2014 | 33,216 | 667 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 32,549 | 381 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 32,168 | 161 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 32,007 | 252 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 31,755 | 5,523 | 1.93% |
| 2000 | 26,232 | 8,585 | 4.04% |
| 1990 | 17,647 | 4,638 | 3.10% |
| 1980 | 13,009 | 4,205 | 3.98% |
| 1970 | 8,804 | 883 | 1.06% |
| 1960 | 7,921 | 2,691 | 4.24% |
| 1950 | 5,230 | 952 | 2.03% |
| 1940 | 4,278 | 588 | 1.49% |
| 1930 | 3,690 | 349 | 1.00% |
| 1920 | 3,341 | 0.00% |