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Eatonville

Washington · 2,861 residents (2025 est.) · 1.826 sq mi
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Eatonville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,688. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $431,000. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,850
+42%since 2000
from 2,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,561 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,861 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Eatonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,688
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,904
+99%since 2000
from $19,513 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+7%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,808)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(93)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,092)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(353)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other13%(371)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,528)
Diversity Score
54
+287%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatonville, Washington?

Eatonville, Washington has about 2,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eatonville, Washington?

The typical household in Eatonville, Washington earns about $114,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eatonville, Washington expensive?

In Eatonville, Washington, the median home is worth about $431,000, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Eatonville, Washington?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eatonville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eatonville, Washington?

About 2.8% of people in Eatonville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eatonville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Eatonville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,476 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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