Gold Bar

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gold bar waFurther up Highway 2, and surrounded on all four sides by the Cascade Mountains, is the riverside community of Gold Bar.

As its name implies, Gold Bar was named after prospectors searching for gold along the Skykomish River and its tributaries in 1869.

Gold Bar is situated in the center of the Skykomish River valley and is rich in recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, tours of the State Fish Hatchery, and hiking. Nearby Wallace Falls State Park, located two miles north of Gold Bar, has a 7-mile loop trail leading to the spectacular 265-foot waterfall and panoramic views of the Skykomish River Valley.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:40 minutes
    • Bellevue: 50 minutes
    • Seattle: 60 minutes
  • Skiing: 10 minutes
  • Boating: 10 minutes

K-12 School District

Sultan School District

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Gold Bar2,0402,1532,4162,431

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4152
5-9145
10-14149
15-19156
20-24159
25-29126
30-34169
35-39177
40-44154
45-49129
50-54158
55-59202
60-64179
65-69143
70-74108
75-7959
80-8432
85+19
18+1,873
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Gold Bar2024
Total2,416.00
White Alone76.53%
Black Alone1.12%
American Indian Alone1.57%
Asian Alone1.49%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race7.57%
Two or More Races11.71%
Hispanic Origin16.23%
Diversity Index55.90

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Gold Bar2024 - 2029
Population0.12%
Households0.12%
Families-0.20%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households718817867872
Housing Units784873891896
Owner Occupied Units716744
Renter Occupied Units151128
Vacant Units2424

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Gold Bar20242029
Median Home Value$533,198$632,017
Average Home Value$493,122$666,129
<$50,0003711
$50,000 - $99,999294
$100,000 - $149,999253
$150,000 - $199,999180
$200,000 - $249,999220
$250,000 - $299,999282
$300,000 - $399,9997220
$400,000 - $499,9997878
$500,000 - $749,999369481
$1,000,000 +313

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later109
2000-2009143
1990-1999238
1980-198976
1970-1979153
1960-196942
1950-19596
1940-19490
1939 or Before83

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Gold Bar20242029
Median Household$79,326$88,682
Average Household$95,530$118,645
Per Capita$34,282$42,558

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Gold Bar2024
<$15,00051
$15,000 - $24,99946
$25,000 - $34,99935
$35,000 - $49,999105
$50,000 - $74,999146
$75,000 - $99,999209
$100,000 - $149,999138
$150,000 - $199,99982
$200,000+55

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,049
In-County Residents842
Out-of-County Residents207
Drive Alone778
Carpooled79
Public Transport5
Work at Home125
Motorcycle9
Bicycle0
Walked9
Other44
Less than 5 minutes16
5-9 minutes69
10-14 minutes44
15-19 minutes61
20-24 minutes37
25-29 minutes63
30-34 minutes75
35-39 minutes72
40-44 minutes17
45-59 minutes197
60-89 minutes204
90+ minutes69
Average Travel Time44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees346
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction0
Manufacturing10
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade55
  
Transportation/Warehouse63
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing14
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt5
Educational Services103
HealthCare/Social Assist5
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs38
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin11
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp40

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Gold Bar2024
<9th Grade67
Some High School102
GED123
Graduated High School406
Some College/No Degree512
Associates Degree181
Bachelor's Degree194
Graduate Degree70

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses41
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus0
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus6
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus3
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus3
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus2
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus7
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus6
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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