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Gold Bar, WA


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Gold Bar, Washington

Gold Bar, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 24 miles E of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 34 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 2,014 people people live in Gold Bar.

The People and Families of Gold Bar

In Gold Bar, about 61% of adults are married. Gold Bar has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Gold Bar is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gold Bar had a median family income of $48,152.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($300) in Gold Bar than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Gold Bar Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gold Bar, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Gold Bar, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Gold Bar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gold Bar Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Gold Bar, WA

Comparing Gold Bar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents24
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