Mount Vernon, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mount Vernon is a small community located in Maryland, within Somerset County. The total population is 1,067. It ranks as the 325th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Vernon is 55.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Vernon is $113,938. This is 10% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mount Vernon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $163,500. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Mount Vernon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Vernon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (11.1%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%. Notably, 29.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Vernon, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.