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Maple Falls

Washington · 209 residents · 2.144 sq mi
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Maple Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,574. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $614,600. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 214%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
−25%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
−22%since 2009
from 125 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.1
+75%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01332663995322000201020202024Maple Falls
2024209
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2423%(48)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(14)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.9%(4)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6456.5%(118)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.8%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,574
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,624
+26%since 2000
from $24,216 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.218
−23%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,600
+214%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
17.8
+138%since 2009
from 7.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Maple Falls on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 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
Argentine4.8%(10)
Ancestry
Danish40.7%(85)
Scottish40.7%(85)
German12.9%(27)
Norwegian8.1%(17)
Dutch5.7%(12)
Irish5.7%(12)
Italian4.8%(10)
English1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Danish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.9%
−76.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
20.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
Female
79.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
63.6%
+32.0 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+77.4 ptssince 2017
from 22.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married81.4%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.6%(8)
Women 15+
Never married8.4%(14)
Married33.7%(56)
Widowed57.8%(96)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maple Falls, Washington?

Maple Falls, Washington has about 209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maple Falls, Washington earns about $34,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maple Falls, Washington expensive?

In Maple Falls, Washington, the median home is worth about $614,600.

How educated are people in Maple Falls, Washington?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maple Falls, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maple Falls, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Maple Falls, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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