Mount Vernon, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

72,427

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.7

2.86% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.7%

8.41% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$78,779

2.08% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$484,000

7.65% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

35,386

3.54% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Mount Vernon, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.5% of the residents in Mount Vernon, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mount Vernon, NY are Montefiore School of Nursing (43 degrees awarded in 2024) and Westchester School of Beauty Culture (29 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Mount Vernon, NY was $484,000, and the homeownership rate was 42.9%.

Most people in Mount Vernon, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Vernon, NY was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mount Vernon, NY is home to a population of 72.4k people, from which 87.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 32.7% of Mount Vernon, NY residents were born outside of the country (23.7k people).

In 2024, there were 4.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.2k people) in Mount Vernon, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.76k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.5%

2024 Citizenship

88.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.5% of Mount Vernon, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Vernon, NY was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mount Vernon, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Vernon, NY

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.2k ± 1.76k
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.76k ± 1.21k
Other (Hispanic)
7.14k ± 1.27k

21.3%

Hispanic Population

15.4k people

21.3% of the people in Mount Vernon, NY are hispanic (15.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mount Vernon, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

32.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

31.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22.9k people

As of 2024, 32.7% of Mount Vernon, NY residents (23.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mount Vernon, NY was 31.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mount Vernon, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
503 ± 243
Vietnam
395 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
78 ± 76

Mount Vernon, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Mount Vernon, NY.

Health

92.9% of the population of Mount Vernon, NY has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.528% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.12%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.528%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Vernon, NY grew by 3.9% from 6.85% to 7.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mount Vernon, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Mount Vernon, NY employs 35.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Vernon, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,830 people), Educational Services (3,838 people), and Retail Trade (2,822 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($120,496), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,213), and Utilities ($83,542).

Employment

Occupations

35.4k

2024 Value

± 1,883

−3.54%

1 Year decline

± 7.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Vernon, NY declined at a rate of −3.54%, from 36.7k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Vernon, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,823 people), Management Occupations (3,480 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (3,437 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Vernon, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

35.4k

2024 Value

± 1,883

−3.54%

1 Year decline

± 7.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Vernon, NY declined at a rate of −3.54%, from 36.7k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Vernon, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,830 people), Educational Services (3,838 people), and Retail Trade (2,822 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Vernon, NY, though some of these residents may live in Mount Vernon, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,347

Median earning men ± $4,261

$51,013

Median earning women ± $4,629

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($102,943), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,618), and Wholesale Trade ($74,395).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,523), Wholesale Trade ($76,023), and Information ($69,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mount Vernon, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Mount Vernon, NY awarded 72 degrees. The student population of Mount Vernon, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 164 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Vernon, NY are Black or African American (29 and 42%), Hispanic or Latino (25 and 36.2%), White (8 and 11.6%), and Asian (3 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Mount Vernon, NY by number of degrees awarded are Montefiore School of Nursing (43 and 59.7%) and Westchester School of Beauty Culture (29 and 40.3%).

The most popular majors in Mount Vernon, NY are Registered Nursing (43 and 59.7%) and General Cosmetology (29 and 40.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 180 students enrolled in Mount Vernon, NY, 8.89% men and 91.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 66 records, of which 93.9% were women and 6.06% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Registered Nursing

Most Common

43 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mount Vernon, NY was Registered Nursing with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mount Vernon, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Montefiore School of Nursing
43 degrees awarded
Westchester School of Beauty Culture
29 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montefiore School of Nursing with 43 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Vernon, NY, which is 0.161 times less than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 29 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($23,751) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,161) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mount Vernon, NY was $484,000 in 2024, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $449,600 to $484,000, a 7.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Vernon, NY is 42.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Mount Vernon, NY have an average commute time of 35 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Vernon, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$484,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$32,538

$12,057

Median Property Taxes

±$937

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mount Vernon, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mount Vernon, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.9%

Homeownership

2024

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.9% of the housing units in Mount Vernon, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mount Vernon, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,779

Median Household Income

± $4,023

28.1k

Number of Households

± 1,562

In 2024, the median household income of the 28.1k households in Mount Vernon, NY grew to $78,779 from the previous year's value of $77,171.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Vernon, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Vernon, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (48.4%)
Public Transit (25.8%)
Worked At Home (8.71%)

In 2024, 48.4% of workers in Mount Vernon, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (25.8%) and those who worked at home (8.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Vernon, NY have a longer commute time (35 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.27% of the workforce in Mount Vernon, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mount Vernon, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mount Vernon, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Vernon, NY have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Vernon, NY (10.6k out of 71.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mount Vernon, NY is Black, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.