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Chinook

Washington · 466 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Chinook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $139,200. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
+2%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
463 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.2
+14%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1132343554765972000201020202024Chinook
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,731
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,469
−16%since 2000
from $17,198 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade47.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
43.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.2
+3%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score18.4%(86)
Diversity Score
18
+180%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
47.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
41.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
Female
68.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinook, Washington?

Chinook, Washington has about 466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinook, Washington?

The typical household in Chinook, Washington earns about $26,731 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 $139,200.

How educated are people in Chinook, Washington?

About 0.0% 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 38.8% 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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