Census tract · Skagit County
Census Tract 9523.03, Skagit County, Washington
Census Tract 9523.03, GEOID 53057952303, in Skagit County, Washington, entirely within Mount Vernon. 3,780 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±472); the 2020 Census counted 3,832.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,780
±472 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,832
Median household income
$66,985
±$32,946 (90% margin)
Skagit County: $89,263
Median home value
$457,000
±$40,695 (90% margin)
Skagit County: $545,100
Median gross rent
$1,467
±$197 (90% margin)
Skagit County: $1,536
Where is Census Tract 9523.03?
Census Tract 9523.03 is one of 42 census tracts in Skagit County, Washington. It covers 0.80 square miles of land, 4,784 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53057952303, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 9523.03: Tract 9522 ($49,727), Tract 9523.01 ($59,942), Tract 9523.04 ($120,429), Tract 9524.01 ($106,395), Tract 9524.03 ($84,409), Tract 9524.04 ($58,656), Tract 9524.05 ($79,545) and Tract 9525 ($47,121). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9523.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9523.03's population at 3,780 (±472) in 1,371 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,832 residents and 1,454 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9523.03 | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,780 ±472 | 35,377 |
| Households | 1,371 ±164 | 13,363 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.28 | 2.59 |
| Housing units | 1,406 ±155 | 13,623 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9523.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 9523.03 is 30.2 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.7%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9523.03 | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 ±2.2 | 36.0 |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±6.6 pts | 24.7% |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±2.9 pts | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.7% ±10.4 pts | 36.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±10.4 pts | 53.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 16.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.7% ±9.8 pts | 31.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±2.6 pts | 6.7% |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±4.0 pts | 14.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2% ±3.5 pts | 8.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±4.7 pts | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±10.0 pts | 27.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±9.1 pts | 10.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.4% ±8.2 pts | 87.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9523.03 earn?
Half of the 1,371 households in Census Tract 9523.03 earn less than $66,985 a year (±$32,946), against $89,263 across Skagit County: 33rd highest of the county's 41 tracts with a reliable estimate. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9523.03 | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,985 ±$32,946 | $75,777 |
| Mean household income | $95,296 ±$15,011 | $96,007 |
| Per capita income | $34,663 ±$6,993 | $37,069 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.2% ±13.1 pts | 16.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 54.7% ±24.2 pts | 23.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5% ±10.1 pts | 16.6% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±2.1 pts | 96.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8% ±2.3 pts | 94.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9523.03?
Owners occupy 43.8% of Census Tract 9523.03's occupied homes and renters 56.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $457,000 by its owner (±$40,695). The median renter pays $1,467 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9523.03 | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $457,000 ±$40,695 | $472,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,467 ±$197 | $1,405 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1% ±18.1 pts | 47.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,117 ±$392 | $2,106 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.8% ±10.6 pts | 60.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.2% ±10.6 pts | 39.7% |
| Housing units | 1,406 ±155 | 13,623 |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.4% ±11.8 pts | 60.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±3.0 pts | 10.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 9.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9523.03 get to work?
77.5% of Census Tract 9523.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.9%.
| Measure | Tract 9523.03 | Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±5.9 pts | 62.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% ±7.6 pts | 6.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±12.4 pts | 74.3% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±9.6 pts | 9.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±5.9 pts | 13.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±3.6 | 22.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9523.03 compare with the other tracts in Skagit County?
Among Skagit County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9523.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Skagit County | In Mount Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 41 | 6th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 41 | 4th of 10 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 41 | 6th of 10 |
| Per capita income | 36th of 41 | 7th of 10 |
| Median home value | 31st of 40 | 5th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 36 | 4th of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 34 | 1st of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 41 | 5th of 10 |
| Median age | 40th of 41 | 9th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 37th of 41 | 8th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Skagit County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9524.05 | 30th | $79,545±$13,966 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9514 | 31st | $71,280±$13,873 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9511.01 | 32nd | $67,500±$27,620 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9523.03 | 33rd | $66,985±$32,946 |
| Tract 9405 | 34th | $64,756±$4,313 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9515.01 | 35th | $64,250±$7,039 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9511.02 | 36th | $61,652±$12,416 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9523.03?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9523.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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