Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Maple Valley, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,287

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.7%19,144

Asian

15.4%4,370

Two or More

9%2,535

Hispanic/Latino

5%1,428

Black

1.6%443

Other

0.8%225

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%91

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%442

High School Diploma

14.6%2,597

Some College (<1 yr)

6%1,056

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%2,436

Associate's Degree

9.8%1,731

Bachelor's Degree

31.7%5,614

Master's Degree

16%2,840

Professional Degree

1.4%253

Doctorate

1.1%188

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

50.2%

Graduate+

18.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$724,700

Median Renti

$2,304

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%7,815

Renter-Occupied

16.8%1,579

Total Units

9,633

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%34

$50K–$100K

0.4%33

$200K–$300K

0.1%7

$300K–$500K

12%934

$500K–$1M

76.1%5,947

$1M+

11%860

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

183

$1,500–$2,000

361

$2,000+

1,005

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%341

2010–2019

15.1%1,459

2000–2009

34.4%3,312

1990–1999

26.4%2,546

1980–1989

11.6%1,122

1970–1979

5.5%532

1960–1969

1.8%175

1950–1959

0.8%75

1940–1949

0.4%36

1939 or earlier

0.4%35

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%5,545

Electricity

38.5%3,621

Wood

1.1%107

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%79

No Fuel

0.4%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$152,885

Mean Household Incomei

$165,344

Per Capita Incomei

$55,299

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

14,269

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%198

$10K–$15K

0.9%85

$15K–$20K

1%92

$20K–$25K

3.4%315

$25K–$30K

0.7%68

$30K–$35K

1%98

$35K–$40K

0.7%66

$40K–$45K

1%90

$45K–$50K

1.3%118

$50K–$60K

3.4%324

$60K–$75K

6%562

$75K–$100K

10.4%975

$100K–$125K

9%846

$125K–$150K

8.2%772

$150K–$200K

19.9%1,865

$200K+

31.1%2,920

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

133

Residentsi

595

Avg. Tenant Renti

$832/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes101% occupied$832/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $152,885/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $46K/yr

79%

Very low income$46K–$76K/yr

17%

Low income$76K–$122K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $122K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,61116.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,299

Philippines

423

Korea

358

China

293

Canada

157

Germany

121

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,390

Avg. Commutei

37 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,494

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,520(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured