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Mount Vernon, WA


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Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, Washington, in Skagit county, is 24 miles S of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 56 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 26,232.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 51% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Mount Vernon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $44,772.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,850. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mount Vernon Housing

Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Mount Vernon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, WA

Comparing Mount Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men46
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime11

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