Salmon Creek, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Salmon Creek, Washington is 19,594 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $100,534, the median home value is $497,000, and the median age is 43.6.
19,594
Population
3087
People / sq mi
$100,534
Median Income
$497,000
Median Home Value
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Salmon Creek covers 6.3 sq mi of land at 3087 people per square mile.
About Salmon Creek, WA
Salmon Creek is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 54.6% of the population. Salmon Creek is a city in Washington with a population of 19,594.
Households take in a median $100,534, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $497,000, with typical rent around $1,612.
Roughly 36.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. An unusually large 23.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Salmon Creek, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$100,534
Median Household Income
$49,250
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$497,000
Median Home Value
$1,612
Median Rent
76.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.6%
High School+
36.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
66.7%
Public Transit
23.7%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
54.6%
Foreign Born
89.3%
Non-English at Home
9.6%
Veterans
13.6%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.7% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Public Administration | 6.8% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Salmon Creek, Washington has a population of 19,594 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Salmon Creek, Washington is $100,534, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Salmon Creek, Washington is $497,000, with median monthly rent at $1,612 and a homeownership rate of 76.4%.
The median age in Salmon Creek, Washington is 43.6 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.