Carnation, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Carnation based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Carnation
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 49Income: 94Home Value: 78Safety: 100Education: 43Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

2,476

2023 ACS

Median Income

$141,097

2023

Median Home Value

$775,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,831

2023

Median Age

37.7

Unemployment

3.9%

Cost of Living Index

217.5

100 = national avg

Carnation is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 2,476 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Carnation is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Carnation is $141,097, and the median home value is $775,800. The cost of living index is 217.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,831 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, and the median age is 37.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

2,476

Male

1,208

48.8%

Female

1,268

51.2%

Median Age

37.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

30.0%

High School or Higher

42.2%

Foreign Born

13.5%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

48.3%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.315

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

80.5%

Foreign Born

13.5%

White
80.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
4.4%
Native American
0.4%
Two or More
11.5%
Other
2.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.9%

368 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
346 (94.0%)
Salvadoran
8 (2.2%)
Other Hispanic
14 (3.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
61 (56.0%)
Chinese
14 (12.8%)
Filipino
3 (2.8%)
Japanese
4 (3.7%)
Thai
3 (2.8%)
Other Asian
24 (22.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
10 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

2,298

English Only

82.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

242 speakers

Limited English

4.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
242 (10.5%)
Other Indo-European
71 (3.1%)
Slavic Languages
29 (1.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
16 (0.7%)
Other Asian
16 (0.7%)
Chinese
10 (0.4%)
Other Languages
8 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.6%

Limited English Proficiency

4.4%

Spanish
33.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
5.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
31.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
12.5% limited English
Other Asian
18.8% limited English
Other Languages
37.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

80

3.2% of population

Disability Rate

8.8%

7 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$55,000

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
37.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
43.8%
Vietnam
22.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.0%
35-54
37.5%
55-64
40.0%
65-74
12.5%
75+
5.0%

Male Veterans

67

83.8%

Female Veterans

13

16.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$55,000

Non-Veteran Income

$63,848

Difference

-$8,848

-13.9% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

7

Without Disability

73

Disability Rate

8.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

2,064

#1 Ancestry

German

16.2% (400)

#2 Ancestry

English

14.9% (369)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.4% (258)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
16.2%
English
14.9%
Irish
10.4%
Norwegian
6.7%
American
4.8%
Italian
4.4%
European
4.2%
Scottish
3.9%
French
2.8%
Russian
2.7%
Swedish
2.4%
Portuguese
1.9%
Polish
1.6%
Czech
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Danish
0.8%
Greek
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
British
0.5%
Canadian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

829

Family Households

661

79.7%

Married Couples

569

68.6%

Non-Family Households

168

20.3%

Single Mother Households

60

7.2%

Single Father Households

32

3.9%

Living Alone

106

12.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

643

In Married Couple

582

90.5%

With Single Mother

36

5.6%

With Single Father

25

3.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$158,942

Married Couple Income

$173,185

Single Father Income

$105,385

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

3.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

27

Grandparents Responsible

9

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$141,097

+93% vs national

Per Capita Income

$59,679

+61% vs national

Poverty Rate

2.1%

-84% vs national

Gini Index

0.3896

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.9%

-25% vs national

SNAP Recipients

1.7%

of households

How Carnation Compares

Carnation vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carnation is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Carnation. The median household income here is $141,097.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
6.0%
$25-50K
4.6%
$50-75K
8.6%
$75-100K
11.9%
$100-150K
22.7%
$150-200K
17.0%
$200K+
29.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

-26% vs WA avg

Labor Force

1,458

Employed

1,401

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

42.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.7

Work from Home

24.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

217.5

100 = national avg

+117.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$95,717

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$226,240

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
278.5
Food
157.8
Transportation
215.7
Healthcare
146.3
Utilities
170.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Carnation, WA is $141,097, which is 92.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $59,679. The poverty rate of 2.1% is lower than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3896, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 1,458. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 68.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 217.5, which is 117.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 278.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $95,717 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$810,704

Median List Price

$1,345,600

Price Per Sq Ft

$403

Days on Market

185

Active Inventory

32

Months of Supply

3.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$998,434

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

50.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
50.0%
Listings with Price Drops
15.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 21.0%List Price ↑ 4.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

10

New Listings

2

Pending Sales

2

Homes Sold ↑ 150.0%New Listings ↓ 77.8%Pending ↓ 33.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$403

Median List $/SF

$398

Sale $/SF ↑ 3.6%List $/SF ↓ 4.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Carnation vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carnation is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$775,800

Median Rent

$1,831

Total Housing Units

838

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Owner Occupied

81.4%

Renter Occupied

18.6%

Median Property Tax

$6,573

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,046

Housing Types

Single Family
87.0%
Multi-Family
10.7%
Mobile Home
2.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,573

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.85%

of home value

Median Home Value

$775,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,342

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,573) by the median home value ($775,800). In Carnation, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.85%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Carnation, WA is $810,704 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 185 days on the market. 10.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $403. The median rent is $1,831 per month (Census ACS). About 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1988. There are 838 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,573. The effective tax rate is 0.85%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.46

per 1,000 residents

-82% vs national

Property Crime Rate

7.34

per 1,000 residents

-57% vs national

Total Crimes

17

2024

Violent Clearance

100%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-49.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Carnation Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Carnation vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Carnation is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 14.3%Property ↓ 72.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Carnation police solve 100% of rape cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent10.46100.0%
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent00.00N/A
BurglaryProperty20.920.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty115.049.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty31.380.0%

Carnation, WA reported 1 violent crimes and 16 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.46 per 1,000 residents is 82.4% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 100% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 11 of the property crime reports. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241160.467.34
20232180.918.22
20220270.0012.44
20210240.0010.14
20201330.4314.07
20195102.184.35
20181180.458.09
20174311.9715.26
20161400.5321.16
20151500.5426.75

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$1.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$143K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$790K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$20K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$269K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$6K

Showing 20 of 39 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Carnation has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,229,049 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.3%

11.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.6%

5.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.4%

Arthritis

21.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

20.8%

Mobility

7.3%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.2%

Carnation has an obesity rate of 24.3%, which is 11.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.5 mi

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital6.5 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Swedish Issaquah7.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Overlake Hospital Medical Center14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Evergreenhealth Monroe14.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Evergreenhealth Medical Center15.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

406

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEM4060

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

68.4%

-13% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-18% vs national

Work From Home

24.5%

+163% vs national

Carpool

6.0%

How Carnation's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Commute data for Carnation, WA covers travel times and transportation modes. 68.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 24.5% work from home, which is above the WA state average of 12.7%. 6.0% of workers carpool.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

93.5%

of households

No Internet

4.7%

of households

Total Households

829

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
93.5%
Cellular Data Plan
93.2%
Satellite
2.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
1.8%
No Internet Access
4.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

94.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.6%

of households

Tablet

75.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
94.0%
Desktop / Laptop
91.6%
Tablet
75.2%
Smartphone Only
3.0%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-38% vs Under 10,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-35% vs Under 10,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs Under 10,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-23% vs Under 10,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Carnation vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

406

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LAKE MARGARET WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water4060

95.3% of households in Carnation have broadband internet access. 93.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 4.7% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 406 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Carnation is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Carnation.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

49

Total Assets

$31.4M

Total Income

$20.5M

Per 10K Residents

197.9

nonprofits

+7.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

4

Median Assets

$210K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
6
Arts & Culture
5
Education
5
Health Care
3
Religion
3
Animal-Related
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Recreation & Sports
2
Environment
1
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Public Safety
1
Youth Development
1
Civil Rights
1
Community Improvement
1
Philanthropy
1
Science & Tech
1
Unknown
1
99.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $31.3M of $31.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Largest Nonprofits in Carnation

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OXBOW CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENTEducation$16.1M$7.9M2009
SOUND GENERATIONSHuman Services$8.8M$2.0M1982
CARNATION FARMSRecreation & Sports$3.2M$5.8M2016
CAMLANN MEDIEVAL ASSOCIATIONβ€”$1.1M$187K1986
BRIDGE OF PROMISEHuman Services$938K$1.5M2012
EMPOWER YOUTH NETWORKHealth Care$586K$1.7M2014
SPECIAL BUNNYAnimal-Related$234K$198K2011
A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR ALLHuman Services$210K$504K2022
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY PRESERVATION ALLIANCEUnknown$84K$352K2014
SNO VALLEY TILTHFood & Agriculture$62K$132K2014
CARNATION 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEERecreation & Sports$58K$70K2013
CARNATION ELEMENTARY P T S A KING COUNTY 2-16-5Education$28K$70K1998
VERITAS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$26K$41K2020
WILD FORESTS AND FAUNAEnvironment$25K$42K2014
VILLAGE SCHOOLHOUSE ACADEMYEducation$3Kβ€”2016

Carnation, WA has 49 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $31.4M. The most common category is Human Services, with 6 organizations. 4 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 197.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

45

Total Approved

$18.0M

Jobs Supported

220

Per 10K Residents

181.7

SBA loans

-39.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

18

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

7 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1993–2024

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

43

Total Amount

$17.8M

Avg Loan

$414,331

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$14.1M(79%)

Jobs Supported

213

5044% of all loans

Loans

2

Total Amount

$208K

Avg Loan

$104,000

Median Loan

$104,000

7(a) β€” 96%504 β€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

7

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$8.4M

47% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,198,243

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction11 loans
NAICS 23
$2.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance4 loans
NAICS 62
$467K
Other Services3 loans
NAICS 81
$438K
Professional & Technical Services3 loans
NAICS 54
$309K
Wholesale Trade3 loans
NAICS 42
$6.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population Under 10,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Gw Supply Llc2$4.8M
Ajeet Corporation1$2.3M
Earth to Earth Llc1$1.8M
Remlinger Farms1$1.7M
Stillwater Store2$1.0M
Embers Ignite Llc1$820K
Rainbow-federal Inc.1$770K
Carnation Golf Glub Inc.1$698K
Cedar Health Care Associates1$480K
Speer Taps Inc.1$393K

Carnation, WA has received 45 SBA loans totaling $18.0M in approved funding between 1993 and 2024. The 7(a) program accounts for 43 loans (96% of the total), supporting 213 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 2 loans totaling $208K. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Carnation is Bank of America, National Association with 7 loans. That works out to 181.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

178,357

Avg Median Income

-$66,504,014

Avg Home Value

-$65,740,937

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
980147,681$157,680$849,500$1,74087.3
9801911,712$156,003$746,500$2,65235.7
980244,632$152,726$1,005,100$1,40522.1
9802728,335$150,000$976,400$2,34357.2
9802930,930$164,058$964,400$2,62510.2
9805087N/AN/AN/A1.9
9805322,838$179,912$1,155,500$2,73727.6
9806516,061$182,132$890,300$3,05270.4
9807430,850$234,013$1,211,700$2,68510.5
9807525,231$250,001$1,457,900$3,0729.6

Carnation, WA has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 178,357. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$66,504,014. The average median home value is -$65,740,937. The average median monthly rent is -$66,664,435.

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