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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
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(206)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(215)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(203)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(180)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(254)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.6%(667)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(508)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(487)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(575)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(483)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.5%(181)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(56)
US avg: 1.9%
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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
−18%since 2009
from 6.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,945)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6%(215)
Asian5%(181)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(2,888)
Black1.5%(59)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(471)
Asian4.3%(174)
Other16.6%(667)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.3%(358)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.2%(43)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro6.9%(239)
Samoan1.5%(53)
Ancestry
Irish12.5%(433)
German11.7%(405)
Norwegian9.9%(342)
English8.5%(294)
American6.5%(226)
Polish5.9%(205)
Somali5.5%(189)
Scottish3.6%(126)
French2.7%(95)
Italian1.5%(53)
West Indian1.2%(43)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican1.2%(43)
Dutch1.1%(39)
British0.9%(31)
Ukrainian0.8%(29)
Hungarian0.7%(24)
Czech0.4%(15)
Russian0.4%(15)
Welsh0.4%(14)
Danish0.2%(8)
Canadian0.1%(4)
Swedish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population
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%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36%(618)
Married44.5%(764)
Widowed3%(52)
Divorced16.5%(283)
Women 15+
Never married43.4%(649)
Married48.5%(725)
Widowed1.9%(28)
Divorced6.2%(93)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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