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Brinnon

Washington · 758 residents · 9.589 sq mi
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Brinnon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,857. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,000. With a median age of 67.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
−6%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.9
+17%since 2000
from 58.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6837448058669272000201020202024Brinnon
2024758
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,857
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,076
+117%since 2000
from $19,820 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−1%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
61.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(737)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(35)
Asian3.2%(24)
Other7%(53)
Diversity Score33.2%(252)
Diversity Score
33
+349%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 30.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brinnon, Washington?

Brinnon, Washington has about 758 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brinnon, Washington?

The typical household in Brinnon, Washington earns about $62,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brinnon, Washington expensive?

In Brinnon, Washington, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Brinnon, Washington?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brinnon, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brinnon, Washington?

About 16.9% of people in Brinnon, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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