Snohomish County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 844,430 #73 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $111,246 +48.0% #90 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 38.6 years -0.8% #2,469 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $696,000 +146.9% #52 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,949 +67.6% #60 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 8.0% -36.2% #368 / 3,222
89th

Demographics

Snohomish County has a population of 844,430, making it the #73 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

80.7%
Native Born
19.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Snohomish County is $111,246, ranking #90 out of 3,222 counties — 48.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$111,246 +48.0% vs nat'l
Rank #90 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$54,628 +32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #129 of 3,222
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.0% −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #368 of 3,222
89th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,623 of 3,222
50th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.2% +13.5% vs nat'l
Rank #337 of 3,222
90th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.1 min +23.4% vs nat'l
Rank #364 of 3,222
89th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Snohomish County is $696,000 (+146.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,949/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.

Median Home Value
$696,000 +146.9% vs nat'l
Rank #52 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,949 +67.6% vs nat'l
Rank #60 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.2% +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,472 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.2% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Snohomish County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,118 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County, Washington has a total population of 844,430, making it the 73rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Snohomish County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Snohomish County is $111,246, which ranks #90 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Snohomish County is $696,000, 146.9% above the national median. Renters in Snohomish County pay a median gross rent of $1,949 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Snohomish County, 38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.

Snohomish County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.0% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%).

All data for Snohomish County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.