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Compare Mount Vernon to Des Moines

This post compares Mount Vernon, Washington to Des Moines, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Mount Vernon (city) Des Moines (city)
Population 33,787 31,080
Income (median) $40,352 $45,846
Home Value (median) $221,000 $290,700
White 71% 58%
Black 1% 6%
Asian 2% 12%
With Kids 37% 30%
Age (median) 34 40
Rentals 39% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Mount Vernon or Des Moines?
A: Mount Vernon has a similar population count than Des Moines: 33787 compared with 31080 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Mount Vernon or in Des Moines?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Mount Vernon.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Mount Vernon or Des Moines?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Mount Vernon.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Moines does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 39% for Mount Vernon versus 42% for Des Moines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Mount Vernon may include: Kennewick, Yakima, and Moses-Lake.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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