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Edmonds

Washington · 42,748 residents (2025 est.) · 8.916 sq mi
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Edmonds is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $890,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,735
+8%since 2000
from 39,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,793 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+12%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42,748 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K37K40K44K1990201020202024Edmonds
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,449
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,522 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,708
+162%since 2000
from $30,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+4%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$890,100
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,903
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+69%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(34,012)
Black1.3%(523)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,312)
Asian5.5%(2,177)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(9,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(30,991)
Black2.3%(962)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,605)
Asian10%(4,276)
Other9.1%(3,901)
Diversity Score56.4%(24,120)
Diversity Score
56
+131%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmonds, Washington?

Edmonds, Washington has about 42,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edmonds, Washington?

The typical household in Edmonds, Washington earns about $122,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmonds, Washington expensive?

In Edmonds, Washington, the median home is worth about $890,100, and the typical rent is about $1,903 a month.

How educated are people in Edmonds, Washington?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edmonds, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edmonds, Washington?

About 3.8% of people in Edmonds, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edmonds, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Edmonds, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,991 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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