Everett, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Everett, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,662 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2286.9 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.47% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 44,701 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Everett grew by 13.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 112,662 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Everett is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.6% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 25,179 22.3% +0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 28,817 25.6% +2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 22,259 19.8% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,207 14.4% -1.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.6% of the people living in Everett and men 51.4%.
- Women 48.6% Washington 49.7%
- Men 51.4% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Everett has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,849 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.13% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Everett is about 13% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $568,921 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,725 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Everett is about 27.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,725 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Everett spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.7 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,780 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,583 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,252 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Everett is about the same as in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Everett has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Everett has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Everett | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Everett, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Everett, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, WA | 112,662 | $85,849 #3/3 | $568,921 #2/3 | 22.4 min #1/3 |
| Eastmont, WA | 25,029 | $131,432 | $687,158 | 22.5 min |
| Mill Creek, WA | 22,980 | $130,559 | $523,527 | 28.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Everett, Washington.
What is the population of Everett, Washington?
About 112,662 people live in Everett, Washington, in 44,701 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Everett, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Everett, Washington has 2,287 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Everett, Washington?
The median home costs 6.6 times the median household income ($568,921 against $85,849), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,725 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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