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Magnolia

Washington · Seattle · 17,077 residents · 3.452 sq mi
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The short version

Magnolia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,311,575. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Magnolia; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,077
Population density
4,947 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,602
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$106,789
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,311,575
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,899
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(12,450)
Black1.8%(306)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(949)
Asian11%(1,874)
Other8.8%(1,498)
Diversity Score55.7%(9,506)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(12,450)
Black1.8%(306)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(949)
Asian11%(1,874)
Other8.8%(1,498)
Diversity Score55.7%(9,506)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
12.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington?

Magnolia, Seattle, Washington has about 17,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington earns about $205,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Magnolia, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,311,575, and the typical rent is about $2,899 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington?

About 5.3% of people in Magnolia, Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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