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Granite Falls

Washington · 4,450 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Granite Falls is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,402. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,400. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,450
+90%since 2000
from 2,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,030 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.6
+12%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7012K3K4K5K1990201020202024Granite Falls
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,402
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$31,208
+79%since 2000
from $17,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$299,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,232
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
69.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
4.0
+26%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,053)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(154)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(470)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(3,489)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(407)
Asian2.4%(106)
Other10%(445)
Diversity Score47.5%(2,112)
47
+137%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
78.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
18.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
69.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
52.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.6%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite Falls, Washington?

Granite Falls, Washington has about 4,450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granite Falls, Washington?

The typical household in Granite Falls, Washington earns about $74,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granite Falls, Washington expensive?

In Granite Falls, Washington, the median home is worth about $299,400, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Granite Falls, Washington?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Granite Falls, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granite Falls, Washington?

About 12.6% of people in Granite Falls, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granite Falls, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Granite Falls, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,389 residents, a change of about 319 percent over that period.

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

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