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10550

Mount Vernon, NY

Total Population
40,073
Median Household Income
$54,138
Median Home Value
$453,000
Median Rent
$1,367

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$54,138
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$453,000
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,367
100% above state median
Median Age
40.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mount Vernon, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$54,138
-28.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.54 people

Total Households
15,636
Family Households
26.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
45.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
12.4%
Total Employed Residents:11,229

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
14.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.8%
1,008 workers
Public Transit
34.5%
5,952 workers
Total Commuting Workers:17,248
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (34.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.4%
18,645 employed
Labor Force
20,670
1,985 unemployed
Median Age
40.1 years
Per Capita Income
$31,824
Poverty Rate
19.5%

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