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Parkland

Washington · 38,742 residents · 8.643 sq mi
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Parkland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,239. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $423,000. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,742
+61%since 2000
from 24,053 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,482 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 2,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+10%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K25K30K36K41K1990201020202024Parkland
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,239
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,653 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,072
+83%since 2000
from $18,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+3%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+86%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(17,223)
Black7.9%(1,893)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,281)
Asian6.5%(1,574)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.2%(11,111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47%(18,194)
Black14.3%(5,551)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(5,198)
Asian7.8%(3,032)
Other17.5%(6,767)
Diversity Score88%(34,107)
Diversity Score
88
+91%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkland, Washington?

Parkland, Washington has about 38,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkland, Washington?

The typical household in Parkland, Washington earns about $72,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkland, Washington expensive?

In Parkland, Washington, the median home is worth about $423,000, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Parkland, Washington?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Parkland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkland, Washington?

About 13.0% of people in Parkland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,860 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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