Population 19,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Creek
Household size in North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.16 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Creek average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.62 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center 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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Creek is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in North Creek as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Bothell overall (6.3%).
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 North Creek
Renters in North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 31.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 31.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 32.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 35.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in North Creek rent their homes (35.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly three in ten owners (28.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in North Creek are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Bothell.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1988 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1989 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1993 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1996 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Creek is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,315 | $1,272 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,511 | $1,374 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,825 | $1,866 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,852 | $2,645 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,537 | +$1,373 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in North Creek runs $2,852 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,537 a month since 2006–10, up 117%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 North Creek
Bachelor's degrees in North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 44.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.1% | 45.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 52.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 59.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +14.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Creek is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (58.1%) 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 19.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 95.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 95.2% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 94.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 95.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Creek: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Bothell. The share with a diploma is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 North Creek
| Period | North Creek | Bothell | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in North Creek than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. 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).
North Creek compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek | 2.81 | 37.1 | 11.4% | 35.2% | 4.3% | 1996 | $2,852 | 58.1% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| Thrasher's Corner-Red Hawk | 2.40 | 33.3 | 8.9% | 75.6% | 6.0% | 1996 | $2,434 | 52.8% | 94.3% | 4.8% |
| Canyon Creek-39th SE | 2.97 | 39.4 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 2003 | $3,385 | 66.3% | 95.3% | 5.5% |
| Filbert-Winesap | 3.05 | 36.6 | 7.6% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 1998 | $3,048 | 61.0% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| Canyon Park | 2.66 | 37.8 | 6.3% | 31.1% | 5.4% | 2000 | $2,434 | 55.6% | 94.6% | 5.5% |
| Queensboro-Brentwood-Crystal Spgs | 2.73 | 38.3 | 4.9% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 1986 | $2,877 | 61.0% | 96.7% | 2.7% |
| Martha Lake | 2.64 | 38.7 | 6.5% | 46.9% | 4.2% | 1998 | $2,373 | 48.0% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Seattle Hill-Silver Firs | 2.90 | 39.7 | 4.8% | 20.3% | 2.9% | 2000 | $2,840 | 60.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Alderwood Manor | 2.70 | 38.7 | 6.4% | 32.1% | 3.8% | 1993 | $2,213 | 52.2% | 93.2% | 4.9% |
| Town Center | 1.98 | 36.3 | 7.8% | 72.5% | 5.8% | 1997 | $2,265 | 60.9% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| Wedge | 3.00 | 36.4 | 7.0% | 51.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,803 | 65.4% | 99.5% | 2.6% |
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 North Creek. 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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