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Marietta-Alderwood

Washington · 4,015 residents · 5.816 sq mi
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Marietta-Alderwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,108. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
4,015
+12%since 2000
from 3,594 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
690 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K2000201020202024Marietta-Alderwood
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,108
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,107
+46%since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(2,888)
Black1.5%(59)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(471)
Asian4.3%(174)
Other16.6%(667)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,517)
Diversity Score
63
+119%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

Marietta-Alderwood, Washington has about 4,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington earns about $66,108 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 $357,000, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

About 20.2% 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 16.1% of people in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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