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Canterwood

Washington · 3,572 residents · 2.14 sq mi
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Canterwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $580,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
3,572
+11%since 2019
from 3,218 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,669 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 1,504 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
−12%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K201020202024Canterwood
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,344
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $125,256 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,334
+5%since 2019
from $67,748 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $554,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,131
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,101 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
9.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+12%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,757)
Black1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(358)
Asian2.2%(72)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,018)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,810)
Black1.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(219)
Asian5.9%(211)
Other3.5%(123)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,375)
Diversity Score
39
+22%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−10%since 2019
from 32.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canterwood, Washington?

Canterwood, Washington has about 3,572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canterwood, Washington?

The typical household in Canterwood, Washington earns about $117,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canterwood, Washington expensive?

In Canterwood, Washington, the median home is worth about $580,900, and the typical rent is about $2,131 a month.

How educated are people in Canterwood, Washington?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Canterwood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canterwood, Washington?

About 1.1% of people in Canterwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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