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Marietta-Alderwood

Washington · 3,906 residents · 5.816 sq mi
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Marietta-Alderwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,126. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,906
+9%since 2000
from 3,594 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
672 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K2000201020202024Marietta-Alderwood
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,126
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,902 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,272
+9%since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.8
+125%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,945)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6%(215)
Asian5%(181)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(1,030)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(3,029)
Black1.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(378)
Asian4.4%(171)
Other6.2%(242)
Diversity Score46.2%(1,806)
Diversity Score
46
+61%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

Marietta-Alderwood, Washington has about 3,906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington earns about $41,126 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 $322,500, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

About 25.3% 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 10.5% of people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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