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Cascade Valley

Washington · 4,609 residents · 3.715 sq mi
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Cascade Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,715. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,798 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,609
+155%since 2000
from 1,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,241 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+29%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Cascade Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,715
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,026
+80%since 2000
from $16,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−21%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,311
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cascade Valley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,354)
Black2.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(310)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(784)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(1,700)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(2,862)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(41)
Diversity Score59.8%(2,756)
Diversity Score
60
+38%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.6%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2016
from 78.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2016
from 17.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cascade Valley, Washington?

Cascade Valley, Washington has about 4,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cascade Valley, Washington?

The typical household in Cascade Valley, Washington earns about $60,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cascade Valley, Washington expensive?

In Cascade Valley, Washington, the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Cascade Valley, Washington?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cascade Valley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cascade Valley, Washington?

About 12.6% of people in Cascade Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cascade Valley, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Cascade Valley, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,200 residents, a change of about 227 percent over that period.

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