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Snohomish

Washington · 10,126 residents · 3.521 sq mi
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Snohomish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,234. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,126
+19%since 2000
from 8,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,876 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+16%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K11K1990201020202024Snohomish
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,234
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,717
+76%since 2000
from $20,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,000
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+46%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(7,742)
Black0.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(330)
Asian1.2%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(1,173)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(8,019)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,006)
Asian2.4%(238)
Other6.8%(686)
Diversity Score43%(4,353)
Diversity Score
43
+211%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snohomish, Washington?

Snohomish, Washington has about 10,126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snohomish, Washington?

The typical household in Snohomish, Washington earns about $70,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snohomish, Washington expensive?

In Snohomish, Washington, the median home is worth about $392,000, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Snohomish, Washington?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Snohomish, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snohomish, Washington?

About 8.0% of people in Snohomish, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snohomish, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Snohomish, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,627 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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