Population 14,243 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Snoqualmie
Household size in Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Snoqualmie is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Snoqualmie are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the 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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in Snoqualmie, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Snoqualmie
Renters in Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Snoqualmie is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly one in five owners (19.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.9 points from 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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Snoqualmie than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Snoqualmie is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer homes.
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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,353 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,632 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,110 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,024 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,671 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Snoqualmie pays $3,024 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,671 a month since 2006–10, up 123%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Snoqualmie
Bachelor's degrees in Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Snoqualmie: 65.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Snoqualmie: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only two 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 Snoqualmie
| Period | Snoqualmie | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Snoqualmie has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only ten of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Snoqualmie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie | 2.94 | 40.0 | 7.2% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 1999 | $3,024 | 65.5% | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| Fall City | 2.72 | 44.5 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 1988 | $2,764 | 66.3% | 98.0% | 2.9% |
| Spring Glen | 2.42 | 50.0 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 15.6% | 1986 | $2,205 | 58.0% | 97.7% | 0.0% |
| Upper Preston | 2.63 | 45.0 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1986 | $2,313 | 58.1% | 89.7% | 9.5% |
| Preston | 2.13 | 51.1 | 7.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1990 | $3,292 | 71.3% | 99.4% | 0.5% |
| Ellisville | 2.33 | 51.8 | 2.1% | 11.0% | 16.2% | 1979 | $2,713 | 55.4% | 99.1% | 0.7% |
| North Bend | 2.80 | 40.3 | 5.7% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 1989 | $2,547 | 57.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% |
| Klahanie | 2.95 | 40.3 | 9.3% | 28.9% | 4.3% | 1992 | $2,948 | 71.3% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| Issaquah | 2.51 | 40.5 | 6.7% | 37.2% | 5.3% | 1997 | $2,722 | 70.6% | 97.8% | 3.9% |
| Tanner | 3.01 | 41.5 | 7.5% | 4.5% | 37.6% | 1982 | $2,416 | 52.6% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| Carnation | 2.95 | 41.7 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 1990 | $2,300 | 51.3% | 95.9% | 1.6% |
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 Snoqualmie. 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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