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Mountlake Terrace

Washington · 21,286 residents · 4.056 sq mi
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Mountlake Terrace is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $424,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,286
+5%since 2000
from 20,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,248 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Mountlake Terrace
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,738
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,711
+84%since 2000
from $21,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,595
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+49%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(15,316)
Black2.5%(510)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,151)
Asian10.6%(2,155)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(8,708)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(12,642)
Black5.2%(1,109)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(2,679)
Asian12.4%(2,638)
Other8%(1,697)
Diversity Score73.4%(15,619)
Diversity Score
73
+72%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

Mountlake Terrace, Washington has about 21,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

The typical household in Mountlake Terrace, Washington earns about $80,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountlake Terrace, Washington expensive?

In Mountlake Terrace, Washington, the median home is worth about $424,700, and the typical rent is about $1,595 a month.

How educated are people in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mountlake Terrace, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

About 6.9% of people in Mountlake Terrace, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountlake Terrace, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountlake Terrace, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,966 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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