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Salmon Creek

Washington · 21,293 residents · 6.347 sq mi
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Salmon Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,846. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

21,293
+27%since 2000
from 16,767 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,355 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.2
+14%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
11K14K17K19K22K1990201020202024Salmon Creek
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,846
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$39,896
+69%since 2000
from $23,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$355,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,237
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
4.4
+48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(14,798)
Black1.2%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(806)
Asian2.5%(415)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(3,456)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(15,965)
Black2%(433)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(2,262)
Asian4.1%(866)
Other5.7%(1,208)
Diversity Score48.7%(10,371)
49
+136%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
12.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
73.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
41.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
53.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.4%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salmon Creek, Washington?

Salmon Creek, Washington has about 21,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salmon Creek, Washington?

The typical household in Salmon Creek, Washington earns about $80,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salmon Creek, Washington expensive?

In Salmon Creek, Washington, the median home is worth about $355,700, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Salmon Creek, Washington?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Salmon Creek, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salmon Creek, Washington?

About 7.9% of people in Salmon Creek, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salmon Creek, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Salmon Creek, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,304 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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