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Ahtanum

Washington · 3,777 residents · 7.95 sq mi
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Ahtanum is a city of 3,777 people in Washington. Few US cities rank higher on income. The median age is 33.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 2.6%, under the national 12.5%. 74% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,777
−10%since 2000
from 4,181 in 2000
2000 – 2024
475 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 475 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.4
−15%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.95 sq mi
Population, 20002024
3K3K4K4K4K2000201020202024Ahtanum
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(179)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(239)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(338)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.6%(552)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(443)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(302)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(491)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.4%(621)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.8%(220)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(164)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$96,149
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,352 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$38,329
+95%since 2000
from $19,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.330
−9%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$337,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$1,575
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,442
74.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.90 people
+12%since 2009
from 2.60 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.5
+12%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,652)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(366)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,979)
Black2.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(1,292)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other9.8%(369)
75
+274%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican33.6%(1,270)
Asian origin
Japanese0.3%(13)
Filipino0.3%(13)
Ancestry
German15.9%(600)
Irish7.8%(294)
American7.3%(274)
Italian4.9%(185)
English4.8%(182)
French3.2%(119)
Russian2.5%(93)
Danish1.9%(72)
British1.7%(66)
Norwegian1.1%(42)
Scottish0.6%(21)
Swedish0.2%(6)
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+124%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
68.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
44.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
9.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2013
from 22.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
75.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
22.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.8%(801)
Married43.8%(750)
Widowed3%(51)
Divorced6.4%(109)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(360)
Married55.3%(725)
Widowed3.6%(47)
Divorced13.6%(178)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2013
from 22.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
57.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
11.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
28.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
39.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.4%(45)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)16.4%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14.7%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 177 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Ahtanum, Washington?

Ahtanum, Washington has about 3,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ahtanum, Washington?

The typical household in Ahtanum, Washington earns about $96,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ahtanum, Washington expensive?

In Ahtanum, Washington, the median home is worth about $337,500, and the typical rent is about $1,575 a month.

How educated are people in Ahtanum, Washington?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ahtanum, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ahtanum, Washington?

About 2.6% of people in Ahtanum, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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