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Langley

Washington · 1,129 residents (2025 est.) · 1.01 sq mi
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Langley is a city of 1,044 people in Washington. At a median age of 69.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $700,700. 5% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 73% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,044
+9%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1,129 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,036 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 1,163 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
69.4
+43%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.01 sq mi
Population, 19902024
7819281K1K1K19902000201020202024Langley
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.4%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.6%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(75)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.1%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.8%(71)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.8%(207)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422%(230)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8427.1%(283)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.2%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$77,072
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$61,575
+147%since 2000
from $24,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.470
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$700,700
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,365
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
20.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.72 people
−12%since 2009
from 1.95 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
31.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
63.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
9.1
+4%since 2009
from 8.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(907)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(965)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian2.4%(25)
Other1.6%(17)
18
−28%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(23)
Cuban0.8%(8)
Guatemalan0.3%(3)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.2%(13)
Chinese0.6%(6)
Japanese0.3%(3)
Filipino0.3%(3)
Ancestry
English22.1%(231)
German21.5%(224)
Irish16%(167)
Scottish11.3%(118)
Norwegian6.5%(68)
French6.1%(64)
Italian5.6%(58)
British3.1%(32)
Swedish3%(31)
Russian2.9%(30)
Polish1.7%(18)
Danish1.4%(15)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.3%(14)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(13)
American1.1%(12)
Romanian1.1%(12)
Ukrainian0.9%(9)
Welsh0.9%(9)
Belgian0.8%(8)
Czech0.8%(8)
Finnish0.8%(8)
Greek0.7%(7)
Israeli0.6%(6)
Swiss0.6%(6)
Austrian0.4%(4)
Canadian0.3%(3)
Latvian0.3%(3)
Macedonian0.3%(3)
Portuguese0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

65.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
32.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
49.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
27.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
9.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
35.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
65.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
56.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
4.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
24.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 11.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
99.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.6%(68)
Married66.1%(289)
Widowed2.7%(12)
Divorced15.6%(68)
Women 15+
Never married13.7%(78)
Married49.6%(283)
Widowed15.6%(89)
Divorced21.1%(120)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2013
from 11.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
38.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
38.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
57.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)3.2%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)4.8%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.4%(17)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War21%(13)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II12.9%(8)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 62 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langley, Washington?

Langley, Washington has about 1,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langley, Washington?

The typical household in Langley, Washington earns about $77,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Langley, Washington expensive?

In Langley, Washington, the median home is worth about $700,700, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Langley, Washington?

About 65.3% of adults age 25 and over in Langley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Langley, Washington?

About 10.4% of people in Langley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Langley, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Langley, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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