Mount Vernon, NY Demographics
What is the population of Mount Vernon?
There are 72,817 residents in Mount Vernon, with a median age of 41.4. Of this, 44.57% are males and 55.43% are females. US-born citizens make up 64.78% of the resident pool in Mount Vernon, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.01%. Additionally, 11.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 66,402 people in Mount Vernon currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 72,817 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 32,451 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 40,366 | -0.6% |
Male Population 44.57%
Female Population 55.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.4 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,172 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,483 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 8,162 | 2.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 64.78%
Citizen not U.S. Born 24.01%
Not Citizen 11.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 331 | -23.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,192 | -8.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,926 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 407 | -9.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 66,402 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 4.42%
Moved from Same State 2.67%
Moved from Different State 0.56%
Same House as Last Year 91.9%
What are the employment statistics in Mount Vernon?
White-collar workers make up 82.31% of the working population in Mount Vernon, while blue-collar employees account for 17.69%. There are also 2,622 entrepreneurs in Mount Vernon (7.18% of the workforce); 21,174 workers employed in private companies (57.98%); and 6,769 people working in governmental institutions (18.53%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,063 | -0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 6,459 | -2.8% |
White Collar 82.31%
Blue Collar 17.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,622 | 7.6% |
| Private Companies | 21,174 | -4.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,769 | 2.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,957 | 7.1% |
Self Employees 7.18%
Private Companies 57.98%
Governmental Workers 18.53%
Not for Profit Companies 16.31%
How many households are there in Mount Vernon?
There are a total of 28,778 households in Mount Vernon, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.2% of these Mount Vernon households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.8%. Additionally, 27.6% of households have children and 72.4% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 28,778 | -1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,037 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,741 | -2.4% |
Family Households 59.2%
Non-Family Households 40.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,942 | 5.0% |
| Households without Children | 20,836 | -3.1% |
Households with Children 27.6%
Households without Children 72.4%
What are the median and average incomes in Mount Vernon?
The average annual household income in Mount Vernon is $98,323, while the median household income sits at $75,511 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,346, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $82,028. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,338 and $51,514, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,323 | 11.7% |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | 10.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 61,412 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mount Vernon?
There are 30,136 housing units in Mount Vernon, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1947. Of the 28,778 occupied housing units in Mount Vernon, 39.77% are owner-occupied, while 60.23% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $469,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,653 per month in Mount Vernon.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 30,136 | -0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1947 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,948 | -10.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,201 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,484 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,040 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,250 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,245 | 42.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,032 | 11.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,034 | 12.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 858 | 21.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 44 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,778 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,445 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $17,333 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 39.77%
Renter Occupied 60.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,696 | -1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,749 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $469,000 | 22.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $387,900 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,653 | 6.4% |
With Mortgage 67.24%
Without Mortgage 32.76%
What is the level of education in Mount Vernon?
Approximately 32.82% of the population in Mount Vernon holds a high school degree (that's 19,284 residents), while 21.06% have attained a college certificate (14,478 locals) and 18.47% have a bachelor's degree (10,850 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,613 | 0.9% |
| Some High School | 19,284 | -6.5% |
| Some College | 14,478 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 4,656 | -5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,850 | 6.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,983 | 6.2% |
No High School 6.15%
Some High School 32.82%
Some College 21.06%
Associate Degree 7.92%
Bachelor's Degree 18.47%
Graduate Degree 13.59%
What is the marital status of Mount Vernon residents?
A total of 26,732 people in Mount Vernon have never been married (which represents 43.73% of the total population), while 23,404 of them are wedded (38.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,235 (3.66%) and 6,933 (11.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 26,732 | 1.7% |
| Married | 23,404 | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2,235 | -15.3% |
| Widowed | 4,067 | -10.3% |
| Divorced | 6,933 | 6,933.0% |
Never Married 43.73%
Married 38.28%
Separated 3.66%
Widowed 6.65%
Divorced 11.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mount Vernon?
The top three means of transportation people in Mount Vernon use to get to work are: car, subway or elevated and bus or trolley bus. A total of 19,466 residents commute by car, 3,605 prefer going to work by subway or elevated and 3,495 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 19,466 | -3.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,495 | -18.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,605 | N/A |
| Railroad | 3,295 | 36,511.1% |
| Bicycle | 51 | -21.5% |
| TaxiCab | 664 | 58.1% |
| Walk | 1,689 | 20.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Mount Vernon by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.