Mountlake Terrace, WA

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2023 Population

21,419

0.323% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

1.04% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.16% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$101,404

5.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$606,100

8.02% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,659

0.0943% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Mountlake Terrace, WA had a population of 21.4k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $101,404. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Mountlake Terrace, WA grew from 21,350 to 21,419, a 0.323% increase and its median household income grew from $96,104 to $101,404, a 5.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mountlake Terrace, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), Other (Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.92%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.11%).

None of the households in Mountlake Terrace, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.1% of the residents in Mountlake Terrace, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mountlake Terrace, WA are Highlights Beauty Schools (49 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Mountlake Terrace, WA was $606,100, and the homeownership rate was 56.1%.

Most people in Mountlake Terrace, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Mountlake Terrace, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mountlake Terrace, WA is home to a population of 21.4k people, from which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 18.2% of Mountlake Terrace, WA residents were born outside of the country (3.9k people).

In 2023, there were 5.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13k people) in Mountlake Terrace, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.1%

2023 Citizenship

91.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.1% of Mountlake Terrace, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Mountlake Terrace, WA was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mountlake Terrace, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mountlake Terrace, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 778
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.2k ± 341
Other (Hispanic)
2.19k ± 740

17.2%

Hispanic Population

3.68k people

17.2% of the people in Mountlake Terrace, WA are hispanic (3.68k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mountlake Terrace, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

18.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.9k people

18.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.89k people

As of 2023, 18.2% of Mountlake Terrace, WA residents (3.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mountlake Terrace, WA was 18.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mountlake Terrace, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
384 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
167 ± 75
Gulf War (1990s)
97 ± 69

Mountlake Terrace, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mountlake Terrace, WA employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Mountlake Terrace, WA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people), and Retail Trade (1,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,250), Manufacturing ($102,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,141).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.7k

2023 Value

± 895

−0.0943%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mountlake Terrace, WA declined at a rate of −0.0943%, from 11.7k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mountlake Terrace, WA, are Management Occupations (2,004 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,062 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (960 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.7k

2023 Value

± 895

−0.0943%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Mountlake Terrace, WA declined at a rate of −0.0943%, from 11.7k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mountlake Terrace, WA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,911 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people), and Retail Trade (1,335 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mountlake Terrace, WA, though some of these residents may live in Mountlake Terrace, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,821

Median earning men ± $6,054

$61,471

Median earning women ± $8,228

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,795), Public Administration ($100,446), and Manufacturing ($100,238).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($133,137), Manufacturing ($109,432), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,060).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mountlake Terrace, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Mountlake Terrace, WA awarded 49 degrees. The student population of Mountlake Terrace, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 35 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mountlake Terrace, WA are White (33 and 67.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 18.4%), Black or African American (2 and 4.08%), and Two or More Races (2 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Mountlake Terrace, WA by number of degrees awarded are Highlights Beauty Schools (49 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mountlake Terrace, WA are General Cosmetology (49 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 35 students enrolled in Mountlake Terrace, WA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mountlake Terrace, WA was General Cosmetology with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Highlights Beauty Schools

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highlights Beauty Schools with 49 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mountlake Terrace, WA, which is 0.0208 times less than the 48 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 33 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mountlake Terrace, WA was $606,100 in 2023, which is 2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $561,100 to $606,100, a 8.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Mountlake Terrace, WA is 56.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Mountlake Terrace, WA have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mountlake Terrace, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$606,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$23,966

$5,118

Median Property Taxes

±$451

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mountlake Terrace, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mountlake Terrace, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.1% of the housing units in Mountlake Terrace, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mountlake Terrace, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 511
Census Tract 512

The following map shows all of the places in Mountlake Terrace, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,404

Median Household Income

± $3,807

9.12k

Number of Households

± 713

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.12k households in Mountlake Terrace, WA grew to $101,404 from the previous year's value of $96,104.

The following chart displays the households in Mountlake Terrace, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mountlake Terrace, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.9%)
Worked At Home (22.6%)
Carpooled (8.73%)

In 2023, 61.9% of workers in Mountlake Terrace, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mountlake Terrace, WA have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Mountlake Terrace, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mountlake Terrace, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mountlake Terrace, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mountlake Terrace, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mountlake Terrace, WA (1.7k out of 21.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mountlake Terrace, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Mountlake Terrace, WA has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Snohomish County, WA see 1918 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.827% decrease from the previous year (1934 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1321 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,918 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Snohomish County, WA

Primary care physicians in Snohomish County, WA see an average of 1,918 patients per year. This represents a 0.827% decrease from the previous year (1,934 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Snohomish County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.2%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.76%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mountlake Terrace, WA declined by 17.3% from 8.7% to 7.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mountlake Terrace, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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