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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Marietta-Alderwood

Washington · 3,594 residents · 5.816 sq mi
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Marietta-Alderwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,902. Population has fallen 21% since 2009, a loss of 963 residents. Median home value is $139,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,594
−21%vs 2009
vs 4,557 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
35.1
−5%vs 2009
vs 36.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K2000201020202024Marietta-Alderwood
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.9%(249)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(226)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.9%(212)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(254)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 249%(322)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(527)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.6%(560)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(570)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.9%(285)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(211)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.9%(140)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(38)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,902
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $42,914 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,322
Unchangedvs 2009
vs $21,346 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $283,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $741 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 49.4% in 2009
48.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,985)
Black6.1%(280)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(310)
Asian13.6%(621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,945)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6%(215)
Asian5%(181)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(107)
Asian origin
Vietnamese6.6%(247)
Chinese0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(26)
Ancestry
Irish14.4%(540)
German12.4%(467)
English11.8%(444)
Norwegian10.9%(410)
Polish5%(187)
Scottish3.9%(145)
Italian2.8%(106)
American2.3%(85)
Swedish1.9%(70)
Hungarian1.7%(65)
Greek1.5%(55)
Danish1.3%(48)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French1.1%(43)
Welsh0.8%(30)
Czech0.8%(29)
Canadian0.7%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(23)
Dutch0.5%(20)
Austrian0.5%(18)
Russian0.4%(16)
West Indian0.3%(13)
Finnish0.3%(11)
Lithuanian0.3%(10)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
Brazilian0.2%(8)
Arab0.1%(4)
Syrian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Vietnamese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
−14.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.3% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.8%(430)
Married53.8%(862)
Widowed1.9%(31)
Divorced17.5%(280)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(304)
Married61.5%(922)
Widowed3.9%(59)
Divorced14.3%(215)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

Marietta-Alderwood, Washington has about 3,594 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

The typical household in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington earns about $39,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marietta-Alderwood, Washington expensive?

In Marietta-Alderwood, Washington, the median home is worth about $139,100, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

About 15.6% of people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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