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Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County, Washington. Snohomish County had 870,656 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 67 places (20 cities, villages and boroughs and 47 census-designated) and 175 census tracts. GEOID 53061.
Snohomish County is one of the 3 counties of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
870,656
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 827,957 · ACS 2020-2024: 844,430
Median household income
$111,246
±$1,305 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$696,000
±$4,737 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,949
±$22 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Snohomish County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 827,957 residents in Snohomish County. The Census Bureau estimates 870,656 for July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 844,430 over 2,087 square miles of land.
| Measure | Snohomish County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 844,430 | 7,816,116 | +45,622 |
| Households | 316,212±1,181 | 3,064,820 | +22,389 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.01 | 2.50 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 331,530±231 | 3,306,620 | +21,403 |
Snohomish County's population since 2000
From 606,024 in 2000 to 870,656 in 2025: up 43.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County holds 67 places: 20 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 47 census-designated places. The largest is Everett with 113,567 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Everett | 110,629 | $83,512 |
|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 70,714 | $103,974 |
| Edmonds | 42,853 | $122,449 |
| Lynnwood | 38,568 | $77,704 |
| Lake Stevens | 35,630 | $122,336 |
| Mill Creek East | 24,912 | $192,937 |
| Eastmont | 24,059 | $138,912 |
| North Lynnwood | 22,802 | $101,088 |
| Silver Firs | 22,174 | $163,418 |
| Bothell West | 22,015 | $153,449 |
| Martha Lake | 21,660 | $124,494 |
| Mukilteo | 21,538 | $132,861 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 21,286 | $107,687 |
| Mill Creek | 20,926 | $124,364 |
| Arlington | 19,868 | $88,231 |
| Monroe | 19,699 | $110,461 |
| Bothell | 48,161 | $140,427 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,413 | $94,020 |
| Bothell East | 13,970 | $198,882 |
| Maltby | 11,277 | $185,457 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,198 | $105,181 |
| Snohomish | 10,126 | $87,250 |
| Picnic Point | 9,768 | $129,734 |
| Stanwood | 7,705 | $90,242 |
| Brier | 6,560 | $132,045 |
| Woods Creek | 6,017 | $156,950 |
| CavaleroGEOID 5310645 | 5,232 | $148,462 |
| Sultan | 5,146 | $94,730 |
| Larch Way | 4,993 | $160,040 |
| Chain Lake | 4,806 | $161,286 |
| Lake Goodwin | 4,462 | $105,437 |
| Granite Falls | 4,450 | $105,136 |
| Esperance | 4,007 | $148,640 |
| Three Lakes | 3,941 | $172,879 |
| Lake Cassidy | 3,757 | $113,403 |
| Bunk Foss | 3,680 | $155,201 |
| Clearview | 3,648 | $192,540 |
| Canyon Creek | 3,445 | $77,604 |
| Meadowdale | 3,148 | $173,902 |
| High Bridge | 3,140 | $167,337 |
| Sisco Heights | 3,140 | $119,158 |
| Warm Beach | 2,990 | $99,940 |
| Lochsloy | 2,806 | $106,484 |
| CathcartGEOID 5310600 | 2,647 | $130,400 |
| Fobes Hill | 2,628 | $133,553 |
| Arlington HeightsGEOID 5302620 | 2,477 | $127,244 |
| Gold Bar | 2,403 | $100,729 |
| BryantGEOID 5308500 | 2,128 | $121,669 |
| Kayak Point | 1,883 | $119,352 |
| Monroe NorthGEOID 5346725 | 1,796 | $169,844 |
| Darrington | 1,462 | $66,488 |
| Woodway | 1,318 | $204,583 |
| Lake KetchumGEOID 5337415 | 1,268 | $136,211 |
| MachiasGEOID 5341470 | 1,264 | $151,875 |
| Sunday LakeGEOID 5368480 | 1,184 | $91,500 |
| Lake BosworthGEOID 5337077 | 868 | $106,900 |
| StartupGEOID 5367595 | 859 | $66,525 |
| May CreekGEOID 5344260 | 849 | $78,458 |
| Swede HeavenGEOID 5369280 | 839 | $113,333 |
| Lake RoesigerGEOID 5337672 | 611 | $119,586 |
| VerlotGEOID 5374760 | 340 | $46,944 |
| North SultanGEOID 5350183 | 256 | $125,625 |
| OsoGEOID 5352110 | 172 | $140,486 |
| IndexGEOID 5333175 | 155 | not published |
| Northwest StanwoodGEOID 5350195 | 137 | not published |
| SilvanaGEOID 5364190 | 97 | not published |
| Hat IslandGEOID 5330030 | 91 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Snohomish County?
The median resident of Snohomish County is 38.6 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 13.6%. 19.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Snohomish County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.2 | 38.3 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±0.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% | 14.4% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.0%±0.2 pts | 63.1% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.6%±0.2 pts | 9.7% | +2.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.3%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.4%±0.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±0.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±0.3 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.2%±0.6 pts | 39.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4%±0.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Snohomish County's 316,212 households earn less than $111,246 a year (±$1,305), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $106,690 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,556 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Snohomish County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,246±$1,305 | $98,141 | +$4,556 |
| Mean household income | $142,821±$1,735 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,628±$634 | $53,744 | +$5,982 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±0.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±1.0 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±0.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Snohomish County's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $696,000 by its owner (±$4,737). The median renter pays $1,949 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Snohomish County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $696,000±$4,737 | $564,600 | +$200,030 |
| Median gross rent | $1,949±$22 | $1,760 | +$179 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±1.4 pts | 40.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,748±$23 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2%±0.6 pts | 63.8% | +1.1 pts |
| Housing units | 331,530±231 | 3,306,620 | +21,403 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.9%±0.5 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±0.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 3,372 new housing units across Snohomish County in 2025 (1,909 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Snohomish County get to work?
65.0% of Snohomish County's workers drive alone and 20.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Snohomish County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3%±0.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | +0.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.0%±0.8 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.0%±0.6 pts | 19.8% | +14.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±0.4 | 26.6 min | −1.8 min |
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 are Snohomish County's census tracts?
Snohomish County is divided into 175 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,785 (Tract 402) to $250,000 or more (Tract 520.09).
All 175 census tracts of Snohomish County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Snohomish County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 39 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 39 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 39 |
| Median age | 27th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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