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Mukilteo

Washington · 21,538 residents · 6.249 sq mi
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Mukilteo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,903. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $624,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,538
+20%since 2000
from 18,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,447 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+21%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K14K19K23K1990201020202024Mukilteo
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,903
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,006
+82%since 2000
from $29,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$624,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,839
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+55%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(14,523)
Black1.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(522)
Asian10.9%(1,972)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(6,293)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(13,465)
Black2.4%(523)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(1,565)
Asian19.5%(4,195)
Other8%(1,727)
Diversity Score69.5%(14,978)
Diversity Score
70
+99%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mukilteo, Washington?

Mukilteo, Washington has about 21,538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mukilteo, Washington?

The typical household in Mukilteo, Washington earns about $102,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mukilteo, Washington expensive?

In Mukilteo, Washington, the median home is worth about $624,900, and the typical rent is about $1,839 a month.

How educated are people in Mukilteo, Washington?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mukilteo, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mukilteo, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in Mukilteo, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mukilteo, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mukilteo, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,531 residents, a change of about 207 percent over that period.

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

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