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Alderton

Washington · 3,274 residents · 5.721 sq mi
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Alderton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $348,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,274
+13%since 2019
from 2,890 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
572 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 505 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−4%since 2019
from 45.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Alderton
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,448
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,167 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,269
+7%since 2019
from $40,479 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $325,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,272
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,477 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,563)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(186)
Asian1.8%(51)
Other3%(86)
Diversity Score26%(752)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,461)
Black0.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino13%(424)
Asian2.7%(88)
Other4.4%(143)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,504)
Diversity Score
46
+77%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 34.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alderton, Washington?

Alderton, Washington has about 3,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alderton, Washington?

The typical household in Alderton, Washington earns about $93,448 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 $348,000, and the typical rent is about $1,272 a month.

How educated are people in Alderton, Washington?

About 21.5% 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 3.6% of people in Alderton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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