Mount Vernon
City in Skagit County, Washington
Mount Vernon is a city in Skagit County, Washington, with 35,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burlington, 3.4 miles N.
- 35,219residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 2,864 / sq mipopulation density
- 98273ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most populous city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. A central location in the Skagit River Valley, the city is located 51 miles (82 km) south of the Canadian border and 60 miles (97 km) north of Seattle. The population was 35,219 at the 2020 census, making it the 35th most-populous city in Washington, with 62,966 people living in its urban area. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area, covering most of Skagit County.
Mount Vernon and its surrounding areas are known for its annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which has Mount Vernon host a street fair in downtown once a year, with millions of tulips grown in the Skagit Valley every year. Between the 2000 and 2020 census, Mount Vernon grew by 34.3%, and is a prominent location in Northwestern Washington, connected to neighboring communities via I-5 and Amtrak (with Skagit Station).
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $75,777
- Median home value
- $472,300
- Median rent
- $1,405/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Mount Vernon had 35,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,864 per sq mi (1,106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Skagit County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.30 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4171° N, 122.3118° W |
| ZIP code | 98273 |
| Official website | mountvernonwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5347560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Burlington3.4 mi N
- Big Lake3.5 mi SE
- Clear Lake4.0 mi NE
- Conway5.8 mi S
- Sedro-Woolley7.5 mi NE
- Lake McMurray7.7 mi SE
- Bay View8.4 mi NW
- La Conner8.5 mi W
- Lake Ketchum9.2 mi S
- Northwest Stanwood10.8 mi S
- Bow10.9 mi NW
- Edison11.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, WA?
35,219 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, WA?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 98273.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Burlington (3.4 mi), Big Lake (3.5 mi), Clear Lake (4.0 mi), Conway (5.8 mi), Sedro-Woolley (7.5 mi).
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