Snohomish County, Washington

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Snohomish County
U.S. county
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Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Washington
Founded	January 14, 1861
Seat	Everett
Area
• Total	2,196 sq mi (5,690 km2)
• Land	2,087 sq mi (5,410 km2)
• Water	109 sq mi (280 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	827,957
• Density	396.7/sq mi (153.2/km2)
Website	www.snohomishcountywa.gov

Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 827,957, making it the third-most populous county in Washington. The county seat and largest city is Everett. The county was created out of Island County on January 14, 1861, and is named for the Snohomish people.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,196 square miles (5,690 km²), of which 2,087 square miles (5,410 km²) is land and 109 square miles (280 km²) (5.0%) is water. The county is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington.

Adjacent counties

• Skagit County - north
• Island County - west
• King County - south
• Chelan County - east
• Okanogan County - northeast

National protected areas

• Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (part)
• Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (part)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 827,957 people, 299,418 households, and 210,404 families residing in the county. The population density was 396.7 inhabitants per square mile (153.2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.8% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 11.1% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 7.1% from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.0% of the population.

Government and politics

Snohomish County is governed by a five-member Snohomish County Council, with each member representing a district. The county executive is elected at large. The county is part of the 2nd and 1st congressional districts.

Economy

The economy of Snohomish County is diverse, with major sectors including aerospace, technology, and healthcare. The county is home to the Boeing Everett Factory, the largest building in the world by volume, where the Boeing 747, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, and Boeing 787 are assembled.

Education

Snohomish County is served by several school districts, including the Everett School District, Edmonds School District, and Mukilteo School District. Higher education institutions in the county include Everett Community College and Edmonds College.

Transportation

The county is served by several major highways, including Interstate 5, Interstate 405, and U.S. Route 2. Public transportation is provided by Community Transit and Sound Transit.

Communities

Cities

• Arlington
• Bothell (part)
• Brier
• Edmonds
• Everett
• Gold Bar
• Granite Falls
• Lake Stevens
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Mill Creek
• Monroe
• Mountlake Terrace
• Mukilteo
• Snohomish
• Stanwood
• Sultan
• Woodway

Towns

• Darrington
• Index

Census-designated places

• Alderwood Manor
• Cavalero
• Chain Lake
• Clearview
• Eastmont
• Esperance
• Fobes Hill
• High Bridge
• Lochsloy
• Machias
• Maltby
• Martha Lake
• May Creek
• North Creek
• North Marysville
• Picnic Point
• Silver Firs
• Startup
• Three Lakes
• Verlot
• Warm Beach

Unincorporated communities

• Bryant
• Canyon Park
• Cathcart
• Florence
• Getchell
• Hat Island
• Lake Bosworth
• Lake Ketchum
• Lake Roesiger
• Lake Stickney
• Meadowdale
• Normanna
• North Stanwood
• Pinehurst
• Silvana
• Trafton
• Tulalip Bay
• Woods Creek

See also

• List of counties in Washington
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Snohomish County, Washington