CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 521.08
Washington · Snohomish County · 5,423 residents · 9.055 sq mi
Notable rankings
#140highest household income in WA$171,620#230highest home value in WA$918,800#269highest commute in WA33.2 min#334highest per-capita income in WA$70,162TRACT SHAPE · Snohomish County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 521.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,620. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $918,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Snohomish County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,423
−8%since 2020
from 5,863 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 647 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2020
from 42.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$171,620
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,350 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,162
+30%since 2020
from $53,840 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+16%since 2020
from 0.299 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.8%
Retail trade14.7%
Information6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Other services2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Public administration0.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$918,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $569,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,081
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,796 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+44%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(5,072)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(247)
Asian2.3%(132)
Other6.5%(384)
Diversity Score30.6%(1,796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(4,593)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian4.3%(231)
Other8.2%(443)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,855)
Diversity Score
34
+12%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
+9%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $171,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $918,800, and the typical rent is about $2,081 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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