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Maple Valley

Washington · 28,013 residents · 6.004 sq mi
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Maple Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,706. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $451,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

28,013
+97%since 2000
from 14,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,666 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 2,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.2
+12%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
08K15K23K31K1990201020202024Maple Valley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$117,706
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$43,234
+74%since 2000
from $24,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$451,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,984
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $823 in 2000
US average: $1,124
81.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
3.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(12,625)
Black1%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(506)
Asian2.4%(345)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(2,460)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(19,818)
Black2.6%(741)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,246)
Asian8.8%(2,469)
Other8.4%(2,351)
Diversity Score57.8%(16,205)
58
+234%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
15.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
76.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
73.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
53.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
50.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.9%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maple Valley, Washington?

Maple Valley, Washington has about 28,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maple Valley, Washington earns about $117,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maple Valley, Washington expensive?

In Maple Valley, Washington, the median home is worth about $451,900, and the typical rent is about $1,984 a month.

How educated are people in Maple Valley, Washington?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maple Valley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maple Valley, Washington?

About 4.4% of people in Maple Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maple Valley, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Maple Valley, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,757 residents, a change of about 2130 percent over that period.

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

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