Demographics & People — Mount Vernon, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 72,528 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~72,200 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Total Households | 29,041 |
| Family Households | 17,391 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,733 |
| Black or African American | 43,825 |
| Asian | 1,583 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,289 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 30,512 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 17,206 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,241 |
| Jamaican | 12,898 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,538 |
| American | 4,276 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,926 |
| Italian | 3,276 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 3,055 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,849 |
Language
| English Only | 50,632 |
| Spanish | 9,503 |
| Population 5+ | 68,738 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,596 |
| Population 18+ | 58,710 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| 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, New York.