Total Population
2,403
Population
Growth Rate
0.02%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
55.200
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.
Households
866
Total Housing Units
892
Owner Occupied
687
Renter Occupied
179
Vacant
26
Median Home Value
$470,870
Average Home Value
$453,857
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.76%
Median Household
$69,622 $79,172
Average Household
$86,660 $103,972
Per Capita
$31,231 $37,553
Total Businesses
44
Total Employed
456
Workers 16+
1,118
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
7
Employed
138
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
117
2023 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
3
Employed
63
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
59
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
32
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
30
Some
High School
71
Graduated
High School
419
Associates
Degree
244
Bachelor's
Degree
195
Graduate
Degree
54
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
906
Non-Resident Commuters
212
Drive Alone
760
Carpooled
109
Public
10
Work At Home
179