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 $102,825 with a poverty rate of 11.59%. The median age in Marietta-Alderwood is 41.1 years: 41.7 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marietta-Alderwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,518 | 76.21% |
| Other race | 329 | 9.96% |
| Two or more races | 286 | 8.66% |
| Asian | 119 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,477 | 2.24 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 642 | 1.66 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Married | 618 | 2.76 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 139 | 2.4 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 78 | 2.54 | 100 | 0 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 4.92% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 15.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 18.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 8.55% |
| High School Graduate | 506 | 22.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.44% |
| Some College | 687 | 30.43% |
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 | 1,760 | 1,696 | 483 |
| Other Race | 201 | 168 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 168 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 159 | 40 |
| Asian | 107 | 83 | 55 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 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 51.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,734 | $67,784 | $60,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,556 | $48,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,839 | $58,284 | $47,394 |
| Some College | $50,563 | $52,313 | $46,864 |
$53,839
Average Earnings
$58,284
Average Male
$47,394
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.3% of Marietta-Alderwood residents speak only English, while 13.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,518 | 231 | 9.17% |
| Multiple | 286 | 126 | 44.06% |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 100% |
11.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.91%
Male Poverty Rate
16.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marietta-Alderwood is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marietta-Alderwood is White, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.6% |
| High School | 5.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 12.34% |
| Male Employed | 2.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,042 | $126,728 |
| Households | $83,507 | $102,825 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,323 | $69,651 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
211
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
60.9%
Born in Marietta-Alderwood
91.68%
Native Born
8.32%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
6.96%
Naturalized
91.68% of Marietta-Alderwood residents were born in the United States, with 60.9% having been born in Washington. 1.36% 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% |