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Ahtanum

Washington · 3,601 residents · 7.947 sq mi
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Ahtanum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,792. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $156,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,601
−14%since 2000
from 4,181 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K2000201020202024Ahtanum
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,792
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,467
+9%since 2000
from $19,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,652)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(366)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(969)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,945)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(506)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0.9%(31)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,240)
Diversity Score
34
+48%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ahtanum, Washington?

Ahtanum, Washington has about 3,601 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ahtanum, Washington?

The typical household in Ahtanum, Washington earns about $49,792 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Ahtanum, Washington?

About 9.5% 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 14.9% of people in Ahtanum, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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