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Stanwood

Washington · 6,231 residents · 2.977 sq mi
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Stanwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,596. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $274,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,231
+59%since 2000
from 3,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,093 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Stanwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,596
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,512 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,550
+58%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+25%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,512)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5%(195)
Asian1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(637)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,363)
Black0.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino7%(438)
Asian1.7%(108)
Other4.2%(260)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,950)
Diversity Score
31
+93%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Washington?

Stanwood, Washington has about 6,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Washington?

The typical household in Stanwood, Washington earns about $60,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanwood, Washington expensive?

In Stanwood, Washington, the median home is worth about $274,500, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Washington?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stanwood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanwood, Washington?

About 8.4% of people in Stanwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanwood, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanwood, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,270 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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