Demographics in Mount Vernon, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Mount Vernon?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

72,528

Male

32,279

44.5%

Female

40,249

55.5%

Median Age

41.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

16.2%

Black

60.4%

Hispanic

18.3%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

10.0%

Other

10.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.8%

High School or Higher

43.4%

Foreign Born

31.9%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

33.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Mount Vernon, NY has a population of 72,528 with a median age of 41.9. The racial makeup is 16.2% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 60.4% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 31.9%.