State
Land Area
2.2 sq mi
Density
1,785.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.43%
Growth Since 2010
16.32%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Granite Falls is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 3,913, it is the 132nd largest city in Washington and the 5468th largest city in the United States. Granite Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.43% annually and its population has increased by 16.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,364 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Granite Falls has a population density of 1,785 people per square mile.
The average household income in Granite Falls is $71,189 with a poverty rate of 11.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,125 per month, and the median house value is $218,300. The median age in Granite Falls is 36.2 years, 37.5 years for males, and 33 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Granite Falls was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,260 | 91.19% |
| Two or More Races | 218 | 6.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.90% |
| Some Other Race | 23 | 0.64% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,448 | 2.47 | 60.2 |
| Married | 698 | 3.24 | 80.7 |
| Non Family | 561 | 1.1 | 38 |
| Male | 125 | 3.8 | 50.4 |
| Female | 64 | 3.39 | 51.6 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 804 | 35.22% |
| Some College | 648 | 28.38% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 13.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 6.18% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
$40,856
Average Earnings
$51,278
Average Male
$33,500
Average Female
97.72% of Granite Falls residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,224 | 397 | 12.31% |
| Other | 23 | 11 | 47.83% |
11.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.05%
Male Poverty Rate
11.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Granite Falls is Other, with 47.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Granite Falls is White, with 12.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.45%.
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 8.27% |
20.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.18%
Native Born
1.82%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
98.18% of Granite Falls residents were born in the United States, with 64.31% having been born in Washington. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,913 | 55 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 3,858 | 55 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 3,803 | 201 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 3,602 | 55 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 3,547 | 44 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 3,503 | 25 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,478 | 28 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 3,450 | 15 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 3,435 | 27 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 3,408 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 3,392 | 0.00% |