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Ahtanum

Washington · 4,046 residents · 7.947 sq mi
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Ahtanum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,179. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $233,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,046
−3%since 2000
from 4,181 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(217)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(270)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.5%(302)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(283)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(190)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(444)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(481)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(483)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(607)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(462)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(251)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(56)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,179
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,665
+46%since 2000
from $19,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(2,722)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(1,016)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other2.4%(97)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.6%(949)
Spaniard0.3%(12)
Asian origin
Japanese0.5%(17)
Ancestry
German21.7%(802)
Irish7.7%(284)
English6.1%(225)
Norwegian5.9%(220)
American5.8%(215)
French3.9%(144)
Swedish2.9%(108)
Danish2.8%(102)
Dutch2.5%(91)
Italian2.1%(78)
Russian2.1%(77)
British2%(74)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.4%(52)
Canadian1.2%(45)
Swiss0.6%(21)
Czech0.3%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(12)
Belgian0.2%(9)
Welsh0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ahtanum, Washington?

Ahtanum, Washington has about 4,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ahtanum, Washington?

The typical household in Ahtanum, Washington earns about $70,179 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 $233,000, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Ahtanum, Washington?

About 18.7% 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 15.0% 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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