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Edmonds, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Edmonds, Washington is 42,783 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $116,095, the median home value is $840,200, and the median age is 46.3.

The population has grown 7.8% since 2010 (39,756 → 42,871).

42,783

Population

4798

People / sq mi

$116,095

Median Income

$840,200

Median Home Value

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Edmonds covers 8.9 sq mi of land at 4798 people per square mile.

About Edmonds, WA

Housing cost is the defining feature of Edmonds: the median home is valued at $840,200. Edmonds is a city in Washington with a population of 42,783. It ranks #29 among cities in Washington by population.

The typical household earns $116,095 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.9% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $840,200, with typical rent around $1,850.

About 52.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 25.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Edmonds — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Edmonds city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Edmonds city had a population of 39,756 in 2010 and 42,871 in 2024, a 7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,871 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.

2024 · 43K20102024
Edmonds city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

42,871

Population (2024)

39,756

Population (2010)

42,871

Peak (2024)

0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201039,756
201139,888
201240,307
201340,516
201440,705
201541,141
201641,685
201742,196
201842,625
201942,605
202042,835
202142,663
202242,595
202342,696
202442,871

Race & Ethnicity

White76.6%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$116,095

Median Household Income

$73,521

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$840,200

Median Home Value

$1,850

Median Rent

70.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

52.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.0%

Drive Alone

60.3%

Public Transit

25.3%

Work From Home

27.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.9%

Foreign Born

84.6%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

11.0%

With Disability

93.9%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.6%
Manufacturing9.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Information8.4%
Construction7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Retail Trade3.9%
Public Administration3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmonds, Washington has a population of 42,783 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Edmonds, Washington is $116,095, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Edmonds, Washington is $840,200, with median monthly rent at $1,850 and a homeownership rate of 70.2%.

The median age in Edmonds, Washington is 46.3 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

The population has grown 7.8% since 2010 (39,756 → 42,871).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.