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Stanwood

Washington · 7,705 residents · 2.977 sq mi
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Stanwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,306. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,705
+96%since 2000
from 3,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,588 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 1,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Stanwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,306
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,512 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,244
+104%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(6,141)
Black1.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(674)
Asian1.9%(149)
Other4.6%(356)
Diversity Score37.5%(2,893)
Diversity Score
38
+131%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Washington?

Stanwood, Washington has about 7,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Washington?

The typical household in Stanwood, Washington earns about $71,306 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 $366,900, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Washington?

About 20.8% 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 7.9% 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 5,744 residents, a change of about 293 percent over that period.

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