Marietta-Alderwood is a CDP located in Whatcom County Washington. Marietta-Alderwood has a 2024 population of 3,204. Marietta-Alderwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -7.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,463 in 2020.
The average household income in Marietta-Alderwood is $102,078 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Marietta-Alderwood is 40.5 years: 41.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marietta-Alderwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 68.62% |
| Two or more races | 496 | 13.9% |
| Other race | 398 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 154 | 4.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,527 | 2.34 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 654 | 2.85 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 616 | 1.64 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Female | 181 | 2.73 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 76 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 5.6% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 596 | 24.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 225 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 557 | 22.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 705 | 28.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,729 | 1,635 | 700 |
| 2+ Races | 331 | 331 | 36 |
| Other Race | 235 | 213 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 235 | 213 | 23 |
| Asian | 136 | 99 | 62 |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,500 | $68,640 | $53,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,107 | $37,530 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,179 | $50,992 | $52,587 |
| Some College | $49,677 | $50,611 | $0 |
$51,179
Average Earnings
$50,992
Average Male
$52,587
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.16% of Marietta-Alderwood residents speak only English, while 16.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 231 | 9.43% |
| Multiple | 496 | 180 | 36.29% |
| Islander | 44 | 40 | 90.91% |
12.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.73%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marietta-Alderwood is Islander, with 90.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marietta-Alderwood is White, with 9.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.43% |
| High School | 7.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,109 | $122,232 |
| Households | $62,243 | $102,078 |
| Married Families | $96,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,423 | $70,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
222
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 10.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.82%
Born in Marietta-Alderwood
91.37%
Native Born
8.63%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
7.4%
Naturalized
91.37% of Marietta-Alderwood residents were born in the United States, with 56.82% having been born in Washington. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,204 | -50 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 3,254 | -50 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 3,304 | -398 | -10.75% |
| 2021 | 3,702 | 239 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 3,463 | -623 | -15.25% |
| 2019 | 4,086 | 378 | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 3,708 | -787 | -17.51% |
| 2017 | 4,495 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 4,492 | -212 | -4.51% |
| 2015 | 4,704 | 269 | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 4,435 | 405 | 10.05% |
| 2013 | 4,030 | 248 | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 3,782 | 179 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 3,603 | -303 | -7.76% |
| 2010 | 3,906 | 0 | 0% |