City · Washington
Snohomish, Washington
Snohomish, city, in Snohomish County, Washington. Snohomish had 10,719 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,126 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,239 (±31). GEOID 5365170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,719
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,126 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,239 ±31
Median household income
$87,250
±$12,145 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$683,900
±$36,278 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,654
±$314 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Snohomish and what county is it in?
Snohomish is a city in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 2,876 residents per square mile in 2020.
Snohomish is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Snohomish, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,719 people lived in Snohomish on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,126 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,239 (±31).
| Measure | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,239 ±31 | 844,430 | +263 |
| Households | 4,453 ±278 | 316,212 | +441 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.14 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,674 ±300 | 331,530 | +509 |
Snohomish's population since 2000
From 8,494 in 2000 to 10,719 in 2025: up 26.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Snohomish as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Snohomish?
The median resident of Snohomish is 42.5 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.9%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±2.8 | 38.6 | +5.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±2.8 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±3.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% ±3.3 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±4.2 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±1.7 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±2.4 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±3.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±3.2 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4% ±4.4 pts | 38.2% | +10.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±2.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±4.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Snohomish earn?
Half of Snohomish's 4,453 households earn less than $87,250 a year (±$12,145), against $111,246 in Snohomish County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $88,364 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,250 ±$12,145 | $111,246 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,426 ±$11,417 | $142,821 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,704 ±$5,630 | $54,628 | +$8,902 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±2.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.4 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5% ±4.6 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Snohomish?
Owners occupy 55.4% of Snohomish's occupied homes and renters 44.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $683,900 by its owner (±$36,278). The median renter pays $1,654 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $683,900 ±$36,278 | $696,000 | +$232,851 |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 ±$314 | $1,949 | +$341 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±10.9 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,580 ±$262 | $2,748 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.4% ±5.2 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.6% ±5.2 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,674 ±300 | 331,530 | +509 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9% ±5.3 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2% ±4.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Snohomish building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Snohomish in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Snohomish work and get to work?
74.4% of Snohomish's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.6%.
| Measure | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±4.0 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 4.5% | +6.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4% ±4.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±3.2 pts | 20.0% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min ±2.4 | 30.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Snohomish?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Snohomish, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,415 (Tract 524.02) to $96,000 (Tract 524.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 524.02Snohomish County | 4,438 | $67,415 |
| Tract 524.01Snohomish County | 4,371 | $96,000 |
| Tract 525.02Snohomish County | 5,132 | $143,980 |
| Tract 523.01Snohomish County | 5,865 | $172,551 |
| Tract 525.04Snohomish County | 3,085 | $119,417 |
| Tract 536.05Snohomish County | 3,525 | $163,051 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Snohomish) · Census block assignment files
How does Snohomish compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Snohomish is the 3,056th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 90th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Snohomish ranks 224th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 90th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st | 394 |
| Median household income | 224th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 393 |
| Median home value | 96th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 179th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 203rd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 150th | 382 |
| Median age | 145th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 337th | 388 |
| Work from home | 219th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 149th | 394 |
Snohomish's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Snohomish with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Snohomish?
11 of the 57 figures for Snohomish on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Snohomish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Snohomish.