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Chinook

Washington · 541 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Chinook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,147. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
+18%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+12%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1132343554765972000201020202024Chinook
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,147
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,617
+363%since 2000
from $17,198 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+64.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+29%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade27.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−36%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chinook on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(25)
Diversity Score11%(60)
Diversity Score
11
+68%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
22.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% 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
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+28.1 ptssince 2011
from 31.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−67.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+25.8 ptssince 2016
from 74.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2016
from 19.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinook, Washington?

Chinook, Washington has about 541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinook, Washington?

The typical household in Chinook, Washington earns about $108,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chinook, Washington expensive?

In Chinook, Washington, the median home is worth about $352,000.

How educated are people in Chinook, Washington?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chinook, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chinook, Washington?

About 2.4% of people in Chinook, 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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