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Alderton

Washington · 2,893 residents · 5.721 sq mi
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Alderton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $264,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,893
+5%vs 2011
vs 2,768 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 484 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−6%vs 2011
vs 44.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,924
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,298 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,591
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $28,501 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $263,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,095 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−26.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−5%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,568)
Black2.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3%(83)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score17.2%(476)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,479)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(208)
Asian2.1%(62)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score25.5%(737)
Diversity Score
25
+48%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 27.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alderton, Washington?

Alderton, Washington has about 2,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alderton, Washington?

The typical household in Alderton, Washington earns about $70,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alderton, Washington expensive?

In Alderton, Washington, the median home is worth about $264,100, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Alderton, Washington?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alderton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alderton, Washington?

About 6.3% of people in Alderton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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