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Snohomish County

Washington · 827,957 residents · 2,086.515 sq mi
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Snohomish County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,273. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $440,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
827,957
+37%since 2000
from 606,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
428K541K655K769K882K1990201020202024Snohomish County
2024844K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,273
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,126
+76%since 2000
from $23,417 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,515
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+39%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(505,198)
Black1.6%(9,803)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(28,590)
Asian5.7%(34,748)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.8%(174,686)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(528,415)
Black3.4%(28,392)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(95,644)
Asian12.2%(100,654)
Other6.9%(57,475)
Diversity Score67.4%(558,285)
Segregation Score27%(223,737)
Diversity Score
67
+134%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snohomish County, Washington?

Snohomish County, Washington has about 827,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snohomish County, Washington?

The typical household in Snohomish County, Washington earns about $89,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snohomish County, Washington expensive?

In Snohomish County, Washington, the median home is worth about $440,100, and the typical rent is about $1,515 a month.

How educated are people in Snohomish County, Washington?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Snohomish County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snohomish County, Washington?

About 7.2% of people in Snohomish County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snohomish County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Snohomish County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 362,315 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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