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Snohomish County, Washington Demographics 2026

Snohomish County, Washington has a population of 844,430, the 3rd most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $111,246 and the median home value is $696,000. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Snohomish County Quick Facts

Population 844,430
Median Household Income $111,246
Median Home Value $696,000
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 38.6 years
Homeownership Rate 68.2%
Affordability Ratio 6.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.2%
High School Graduation 93.1%
Cities/Places 64
Population 844,430 3rd of 39
Median Income $111,246 13% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Unemployment 4.5%

How Snohomish County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population834,648844,430+1.2%
Median household income$107,982$111,246+3.0%
Median home value$644,600$696,000+8.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.0%
$25K-$50K 10.6%
$50K-$100K 25.1%
$100K+ 55.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.4%
$10K-$15K
1.9%
$15K-$20K
1.7%
$20K-$25K
2.0%
$25K-$30K
1.9%
$30K-$35K
2.0%
$35K-$40K
2.0%
$40K-$45K
2.4%
$45K-$50K
2.3%
$50K-$60K
4.7%
$60K-$75K
8.3%
$75K-$100K
12.1%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
9.2%
$150K-$200K
13.3%
$200K+
21.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
6.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,949/mo 21.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

58out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Snohomish County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Everett111,845$83,51212.9%$565,300
Marysville73,002$103,9748.1%$567,900
Edmonds42,735$122,4493.8%$890,100
Lake Stevens40,253$122,3365.2%$635,600
Lynnwood40,110$77,70414.1%$686,900
Mill Creek East25,453$192,9374.1%$905,400
Eastmont23,721$138,9126.3%$784,000
North Lynnwood23,339$101,0887.2%$616,400
Mountlake Terrace23,104$107,6877.0%$667,300
Martha Lake22,634$124,4948.3%$785,400
Silver Firs22,306$163,4185.9%$859,900
Bothell West22,029$153,4493.0%$824,900
Mukilteo21,323$132,8615.7%$884,900
Arlington21,095$88,23112.7%$538,800
Mill Creek20,956$124,3646.4%$903,800
Monroe19,755$110,4617.3%$668,400
Lake Stickney15,890$94,02010.9%$620,300
Bothell East14,578$198,8823.6%$1,131,600
Maltby10,910$185,4573.9%$1,002,100
Alderwood Manor10,266$105,1817.9%$700,900
Picnic Point10,261$129,7347.2%$833,800
Snohomish10,239$87,2506.7%$683,900
Stanwood8,373$90,2428.0%$593,100
Woods Creek6,943$156,9509.3%$822,800
Brier6,545$132,0456.7%$866,600
Sultan6,116$94,7305.8%$526,100
Lake Goodwin5,536$105,4373.5%$718,400
Chain Lake4,950$161,2862.8%$873,000
Granite Falls4,659$105,1363.4%$562,700
Larch Way4,424$160,0401.6%$842,600
Esperance4,189$148,64010.5%$790,700
Three Lakes4,055$172,8796.3%$842,800
Canyon Creek3,910$77,60419.1%$446,300
Bunk Foss3,627$155,2016.5%$831,000
Warm Beach3,442$99,9407.5%$671,100
Lake Cassidy3,292$113,4034.9%$705,000
Clearview3,254$192,5402.6%$892,000
High Bridge3,196$167,3379.5%$963,700
Lochsloy3,029$106,4847.2%$610,200
Sisco Heights3,015$119,1587.1%$735,000
Meadowdale3,009$173,9026.2%$852,400
Arlington Heights2,727$127,2443.4%$751,100
Bryant2,648$121,6691.9%$665,500
Fobes Hill2,569$133,5536.9%$827,900
Gold Bar2,390$100,72912.0%$455,400
Cathcart2,064$130,4003.2%$908,900
Kayak Point1,883$119,3523.4%$711,200
Cavalero1,591$148,4623.5%$656,000
Monroe North1,456$169,8440.8%$707,500
Darrington1,412$66,48819.4%$419,400
Sunday Lake1,375$91,5008.9%$697,100
Machias1,276$151,8755.1%$714,100
Woodway1,251$204,5832.1%$2,000,000+
Lake Ketchum1,235$136,2116.4%$543,000
Lake Bosworth907$106,9004.0%$678,300
Lake Roesiger815$119,58617.9%$661,200
May Creek791$78,45813.9%$346,400
Swede Heaven746$113,3336.8%$435,700
Startup555$66,5251.8%$359,600
North Sultan355$125,62514.6%$796,500
Oso245$140,4860.0%$741,100
Verlot224$46,94414.3%$336,000
Index173N/A13.3%$580,400
Northwest Stanwood72N/A9.7%N/A

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Population Overview

Snohomish County is located in Washington with a total population of 844,430. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 64 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Snohomish County is 38.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Snohomish County is $111,246. This is 13% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $696,000. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Snohomish County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 13.6%.

Education

38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Snohomish County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Snohomish County, Washington?

Snohomish County has a population of 844,430, making it the 3rd most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Snohomish County?

The median household income in Snohomish County is $111,246 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Snohomish County, Washington?

Snohomish County contains 64 Census-designated places.