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Snohomish County Demographics
Snohomish County is located on Puget Sound, about 30 minutes north of downtown Seattle. It is one of the largest counties in Washington State, home to the Boeing Co.'s largest assembly plant as well as to thriving cities, rich agricultural land and many small communities that give it its rich character and unparalleled quality of life.
Snohomish County's varied topography ranges from saltwater beaches, rolling hills and rich river bottom farmlands in the west to dense forest and alpine wilderness in the mountainous east. Glacier Peak, at 10,541 feet, is one of the highest mountains in the country.
Most Requested Demographic / Economic Items
with Comparison to King County (Seattle)
| Variable | Snohomish County | King County |
| Population | 686,300 | 1,861,300 |
| Largest City / Population |
Everett / 101,800 |
Seattle / 586,200 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 38.0 |
| Median Household Income | $63,313 | $65,940 |
| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 28% | 44% |
| Households | 270,547 |
803,628 |
| Median Home Price | $335,000 (March 08) | $405,000 (March 08) |
| Number of Businesses | 17,051 (Q1 07) |
74,198 (Q1 07) |
| Current Workforce | 373,030 (Feb. 08) | 1,083,930 (Feb. 08) |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.4% (Feb. 08) |
3.9% (Feb. 08) |
| Travel Time to Work | 30.6 minutes |
26.7 minutes |
Year end 2006 except where indicated
Sources: NW Multiple Listings Service, U.S. Census Bureau, WA Employment Security Dept, WA Office of Financial Management, WA Center for Real Estate Research
Downloadable Demographic Reports
AGS - 2006 Demographics & 2011 projections PDF file
AGS - 2006 Consumer Expenditures PDF file
Demographic Links
2000 Census Profiles and Transportation Data Puget Sount Regional Council (PSRC)
American Community Survey Demographic Tables U.S. Census Bureau
Business Tax & Financial Data WA Dept. of Revenue (DOR)
Demographics & Property Search WA Dept. of Community, Trade, & Economic Develop. (CTED)
Employment / Wage / Industry Data WA Employment Security Dept. (ESD)
Home Prices NW Multiple Listings Service (MLS)
Housing Affordability, Inventory, Permit Stats WA Center for Real Estate Research (WCRER)
Selected Census and Economic Estimates WA Office of Financial Management (OFM)
The EDC can provide detailed demographic information for specific areas, or for the county as a whole. Please e-mail your request for demographics along with your phone number to: John Doolittle or call (425) 743-4567.
