City in King County, Washington · 1.2 sq mi · 2,155 people per sq mi
2,495 people live in Carnation. The typical household earns $152,763, and the median resident is 36.8 years old.
2026 projection
From 2,158 in 2020
Poverty rate 1.61%
Men 37.8 · Women 34.8
2010–2026
2,495
2026 projection
15.6% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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2010–2026
2,495
2026 projection
15.6% since 2020 (increase)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
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| 2026 | 2,495 | +24 | 0.97% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,471 | +215 | 9.53% |
| 2024 | 2,256 | +66 | 3.01% |
| 2023 | 2,190 | -8 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 2,198 | -1 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 2,199 | +41 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2,158 | +16 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 2,142 | +37 | 1.76% |
| 2018 | 2,105 | +33 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 2,072 | +159 | 8.31% |
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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Carnation is growing faster than King County, Washington, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 24 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 62 residents
63% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 63% | 66% | 61% |
| Never married | 25% | 23% | 26% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8% | 9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 2% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
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