Salmon Creek is a CDP located in Clark County Washington. Salmon Creek has a 2024 population of 20,416. Salmon Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,506 in 2020.
The average household income in Salmon Creek is $113,369 with a poverty rate of 8.09%. The median age in Salmon Creek is 44.1 years: 43.4 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Salmon Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,073 | 79.13% |
| Two or more races | 2,031 | 10% |
| Asian | 735 | 3.62% |
| Other race | 717 | 3.53% |
| Black or African American | 542 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,970 | 2.54 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 4,378 | 3.09 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 2,398 | 1.32 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 747 | 2.8 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 447 | 3.23 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 646 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 1,869 | 12.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,124 | 21.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,060 | 14.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,902 | 19.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 416 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 3,615 | 24.71% |
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 | 11,822 | 11,104 | 4,316 |
| Hispanic | 1,061 | 876 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 913 | 386 |
| Asian | 584 | 517 | 214 |
| Other Race | 431 | 336 | 68 |
| Black | 348 | 348 | 120 |
| Native American | 107 | 46 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,246 | $86,303 | $69,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,375 | $113,417 | $80,147 |
| High School Graduate | $39,569 | $58,415 | $33,956 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,647 | $35,977 | $26,833 |
| Overall | $58,023 | $75,174 | $47,188 |
| Some College | $51,463 | $58,470 | $34,241 |
$58,023
Average Earnings
$75,174
Average Male
$47,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.53% of Salmon Creek residents speak only English, while 12.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,294 | 757 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,962 | 420 | 21.41% |
| Multiple | 1,979 | 309 | 15.61% |
| Other | 717 | 209 | 29.15% |
| Black | 542 | 118 | 21.77% |
| Islander | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Asian | 735 | 2 | 0.27% |
8.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.61%
Male Poverty Rate
10.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Salmon Creek is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Salmon Creek is Asian, with 0.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.73% |
| Some College | 7.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.67% |
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,088 | $127,509 |
| Households | $93,015 | $113,369 |
| Married Families | $121,811 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,170 | $72,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
1,489
Number of Veterans
1,261
Male Veterans
228
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 462 |
| First Gulf War | 373 |
| Second Gulf War | 291 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 439 |
| 35 to 54 | 344 |
| 75+ | 333 |
| 55 to 64 | 281 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,322 | 9.98% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 63 | 10.64% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 5.47% |
| Other Race | 44 | 7.52% |
| Black | 1 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
34.66%
Born in Salmon Creek
90.72%
Native Born
9.28%
Foreign Born
3.45%
Non Citizen
5.83%
Naturalized
90.72% of Salmon Creek residents were born in the United States, with 34.66% having been born in Washington. 3.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,416 | 52 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 20,364 | 52 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 20,312 | 503 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 19,809 | 303 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 19,506 | -1,450 | -6.92% |
| 2019 | 20,956 | -343 | -1.61% |
| 2018 | 21,299 | 231 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 21,068 | 107 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 20,961 | -340 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 21,301 | 316 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 20,985 | -250 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 21,235 | 67 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 21,168 | 404 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 20,764 | 1,078 | 5.48% |
| 2010 | 19,686 | 0 | 0% |