Population 21,853 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mukilteo
Household size in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Mukilteo sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.66 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Mukilteo is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mukilteo: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mukilteo has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mukilteo
Renters in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mukilteo own their homes; 29.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Mukilteo: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Mukilteo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,444 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,510 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,239 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,452 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,008 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mukilteo costs $2,452 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,008 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mukilteo
Bachelor's degrees in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mukilteo is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mukilteo: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 14 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mukilteo
| Period | Mukilteo | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mukilteo runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mukilteo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukilteo | 2.61 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,452 | 56.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| Lake Stickney | 2.54 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 57.7% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,823 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 3.9% |
| North Lynnwood | 2.38 | 36.0 | 8.6% | 55.1% | 8.3% | 2000 | $2,171 | 43.5% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Everett | 2.55 | 37.7 | 10.1% | 48.6% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,849 | 29.2% | 89.7% | 5.7% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Mill Creek | 2.55 | 40.2 | 5.4% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1994 | $2,444 | 56.7% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Eastmont | 2.97 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 1991 | $2,208 | 38.5% | 94.9% | 7.7% |
| Clinton | 2.46 | 51.9 | 7.4% | 15.4% | 18.8% | 1988 | $1,730 | 44.6% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Mill Creek East | 3.19 | 36.4 | 8.5% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,136 | 68.9% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Silver Firs | 3.02 | 39.1 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 1996 | $2,724 | 52.6% | 96.8% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mukilteo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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