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Snoqualmie Pass
<br />King County
<br />Kittitas County
<br />55
<br />38
<br />37
<br />Median Age
<br />(Years)Median Income
<br />$80,875
<br />$69,928
<br />$122,148
<br />Racial & Ethnic Diversity White Hispanic
<br />Multiracial Asian
<br />Black or African American
<br />Other/Uncategorized
<br />3%
<br />14%
<br />8%
<br />Population Living
<br />Below Poverty Line
<br />Most Common Occupations
<br />Among Snoqualmie Pass Residents
<br />Installation,
<br />Maintenance, and Repair
<br />Management, Sales,
<br />and Related
<br />Snoqualmie
<br />Pass
<br />94%
<br />2%
<br />Kittitas
<br />County
<br />80%
<br />4%
<br />6%
<br />King
<br />County 54%
<br />4%
<br />20%
<br />6%
<br />7%
<br />Snoqualmie Pass
<br />King County
<br />Kittitas County
<br />Snoqualmie Pass
<br />King County
<br />Kittitas County
<br />Demographics
<br />As of 2023,* Snoqualmie Pass is home to 354
<br />permanent residents, with a median age of 55
<br />and a median household income of $80,875. The
<br />community is predominantly White (non-Hispanic),
<br />comprising 94% of the population, followed by
<br />Hispanic residents (2%). Approximately 3% of
<br />residents live below the poverty line.†
<br />Compared to the surrounding counties, Snoqualmie
<br />Pass has an older population and lower racial and
<br />ethnic diversity. This demographic profile reflects
<br />the high number of retirees that choose to live
<br />here, given its natural beauty and access to outdoor
<br />amenities. By contrast, Kittitas County, as a whole,
<br />* Although this report was prepared in 2025, 2023 remains the most recent year with available demographic data.
<br />† U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B01001, B03002, B17001, and B19001 (Snoqualmie Pass CDP, WA). Retrieved from https://data.census.gov
<br />‡ U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B01001, B03002, B17001, and B19001 (Kittitas County, WA). Retrieved from https://data.census.gov
<br />§ U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Tables B01001, B03002, B17001, and B19001 (King County, WA). Retrieved from https://data.census.gov
<br />¶ U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B24050 (Snoqualmie Pass CDP, Washington). Retrieved from https://data.census.gov
<br />is much younger (the median age is 38) and less
<br />affluent (the median household income is $69,928).
<br />The county is predominantly White (non-Hispanic)
<br />(80%), with 6% multiracial (non-Hispanic) and 4%
<br />Hispanic residents. Approximately 14% of residents
<br />live below the poverty line.‡
<br />In King County, the median age is 37, and the
<br />median household income is higher at $122,148.
<br />King County’s population is younger and more
<br />affluent, reflecting its status as the state’s top jobs
<br />center. Compared to Snoqualmie Pass and Kittitas
<br />County overall, King County has greater ethnic
<br />diversity, with 54% White (non-Hispanic), 20%
<br />Asian (non-Hispanic), 7% multiracial (non-Hispanic),
<br />6% Black or African American (non-Hispanic), and
<br />4% Hispanic residents. Approximately 8% of King
<br />County residents live below the poverty line.§
<br />The most common occupations among Snoqualmie
<br />Pass residents include Installation, Maintenance, and
<br />Repair roles, followed by Management and Sales &
<br />Related Occupations. These employment patterns
<br />reflect the area’s seasonal economy and recreational
<br />infrastructure.¶
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