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Langley

Washington · 1,147 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Langley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,381. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $514,500. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,147
+20%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,138 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.5
+30%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7819281K1K1K1990201020202024Langley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,381
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,692
+79%since 2000
from $24,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$514,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+43%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(907)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(996)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(58)
Asian1.4%(16)
Other2.7%(31)
Diversity Score23.3%(267)
Diversity Score
23
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Langley, Washington?

Langley, Washington has about 1,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Langley, Washington?

The typical household in Langley, Washington earns about $62,381 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 $514,500, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Langley, Washington?

About 51.0% 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 12.8% 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 317 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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