Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,312 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~35,500 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 13,227 |
| Family Households | 8,718 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5048 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,446 |
| Black or African American | 478 |
| Asian | 1,099 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,589 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 13,227 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,337 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11,304 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,265 |
| German | 3,896 |
| English | 3,515 |
| Irish | 3,084 |
| Norwegian | 2,119 |
| American | 1,185 |
| European | 1,159 |
Language
| English Only | 22,772 |
| Spanish | 8,472 |
| Population 5+ | 32,859 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,770 |
| Population 18+ | 25,952 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Vernon, Washington.