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

Population2000201020252030
Gold Bar2,0402,1532,4082,414

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4139
5-9147
10-14145
15-19155
20-24142
25-29150
30-34163
35-39189
40-44152
45-49130
50-54154
55-59196
60-64172
65-69143
70-74108
75-7968
80-8439
85+16
18+1,884
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Gold Bar2025
Total2,408.00
White Alone75.08%
Black Alone1.04%
American Indian Alone1.2%
Asian Alone1.58%
Pacific Islander Alone0.08%
Some Other Race8.64%
Two or More Races12.38%
Hispanic Origin17.61%
Diversity Index58.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Gold Bar2025 - 2030
Population0.05%
Households0.05%
Families-0.16%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households718817866868
Housing Units784873891897
Owner Occupied Units698711
Renter Occupied Units168157
Vacant Units2529

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Gold Bar20252030
Median Home Value$562,500$622,554
Average Home Value$526,601$656,146
<$50,0003420
$50,000 - $99,9993111
$100,000 - $149,99980
$150,000 - $199,999130
$200,000 - $249,999182
$250,000 - $299,999161
$300,000 - $399,9996424
$400,000 - $499,9996972
$500,000 - $749,999384460
$1,000,000 +412

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later98
2000-2009152
1990-1999283
1980-198941
1970-1979173
1960-196927
1950-19597
1940-19490
1939 or Before63

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Gold Bar20252030
Median Household$83,712$91,333
Average Household$100,249$117,299
Per Capita$36,053$42,177

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Gold Bar2025
<$15,00035
$15,000 - $24,99954
$25,000 - $34,99937
$35,000 - $49,999101
$50,000 - $74,999121
$75,000 - $99,999194
$100,000 - $149,999134
$150,000 - $199,999119
$200,000+71

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,034
In-County Residents799
Out-of-County Residents235
Drive Alone787
Carpooled109
Public Transport4
Work at Home104
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked0
Other30
Less than 5 minutes14
5-9 minutes51
10-14 minutes40
15-19 minutes64
20-24 minutes34
25-29 minutes49
30-34 minutes54
35-39 minutes59
40-44 minutes17
45-59 minutes222
60-89 minutes235
90+ minutes91
Average Travel Time47

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees413
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction2
Manufacturing12
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade49
  
Transportation/Warehouse63
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing14
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt5
Educational Services150
HealthCare/Social Assist4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs44
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin11
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp57

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Gold Bar2025
<9th Grade100
Some High School112
GED115
Graduated High School399
Some College/No Degree516
Associates Degree135
Bachelor's Degree215
Graduate Degree88

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses43
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus2
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 Bus8
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus7
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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