Gold Bar

Further 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
Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gold Bar | 2,040 | 2,153 | 2,416 | 2,431 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 152 |
5-9 | 145 |
10-14 | 149 |
15-19 | 156 |
20-24 | 159 |
25-29 | 126 |
30-34 | 169 |
35-39 | 177 |
40-44 | 154 |
45-49 | 129 |
50-54 | 158 |
55-59 | 202 |
60-64 | 179 |
65-69 | 143 |
70-74 | 108 |
75-79 | 59 |
80-84 | 32 |
85+ | 19 |
18+ | 1,873 |
Median Age | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Race
Gold Bar | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 2,416.00 |
White Alone | 76.53% |
Black Alone | 1.12% |
American Indian Alone | 1.57% |
Asian Alone | 1.49% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0% |
Some Other Race | 7.57% |
Two or More Races | 11.71% |
Hispanic Origin | 16.23% |
Diversity Index | 55.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Growth Rate
Gold Bar | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | 0.12% |
Households | 0.12% |
Families | -0.20% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 4% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 718 | 817 | 867 | 872 |
Housing Units | 784 | 873 | 891 | 896 |
Owner Occupied Units | 716 | 744 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 151 | 128 | ||
Vacant Units | 24 | 24 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Home Value
Gold Bar | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $533,198 | $632,017 |
Average Home Value | $493,122 | $666,129 |
<$50,000 | 37 | 11 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 29 | 4 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 25 | 3 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 18 | 0 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 22 | 0 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 28 | 2 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 72 | 20 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 78 | 78 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 369 | 481 |
$1,000,000 + | 3 | 13 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 109 |
2000-2009 | 143 |
1990-1999 | 238 |
1980-1989 | 76 |
1970-1979 | 153 |
1960-1969 | 42 |
1950-1959 | 6 |
1940-1949 | 0 |
1939 or Before | 83 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Income
Gold Bar | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
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 Bar | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 51 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 46 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 35 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 105 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 146 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 209 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 138 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 82 |
$200,000+ | 55 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 1,049 |
In-County Residents | 842 |
Out-of-County Residents | 207 |
Drive Alone | 778 |
Carpooled | 79 |
Public Transport | 5 |
Work at Home | 125 |
Motorcycle | 9 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 9 |
Other | 44 |
Less than 5 minutes | 16 |
5-9 minutes | 69 |
10-14 minutes | 44 |
15-19 minutes | 61 |
20-24 minutes | 37 |
25-29 minutes | 63 |
30-34 minutes | 75 |
35-39 minutes | 72 |
40-44 minutes | 17 |
45-59 minutes | 197 |
60-89 minutes | 204 |
90+ minutes | 69 |
Average Travel Time | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 346 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 0 |
Construction | 0 |
Manufacturing | 10 |
Wholesale Trade | 0 |
Retail Trade | 55 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 3 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 30 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
Gasoline Stations | 5 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 17 |
General Merchandise Str | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 63 |
Information | 0 |
Finance & Insurance | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 14 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 2 |
Legal Services | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 5 |
Educational Services | 103 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 5 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 38 |
Accommodation | 4 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 34 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 11 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
Public Administration Emp | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Educational Attainment (25+)
Gold Bar | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 67 |
Some High School | 102 |
GED | 123 |
Graduated High School | 406 |
Some College/No Degree | 512 |
Associates Degree | 181 |
Bachelor's Degree | 194 |
Graduate Degree | 70 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 41 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 0 |
Construction Bus | 0 |
Manufacturing Bus | 1 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 0 |
Retail Trade Bus | 6 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 0 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 1 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 1 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 1 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 3 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 3 |
Information Bus | 0 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 3 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 1 |
Legal Services Bus | 0 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 2 |
Educational Services Bus | 3 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 2 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 7 |
Accommodation Bus | 1 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 6 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 6 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
Public Administration Bus | 5 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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