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Chinook

Washington · 457 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Chinook has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,500. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
Unchangedsince 2000
from 457 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+10%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1132343554765972000201020202024Chinook
2024541
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,086
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,442
+147%since 2000
from $17,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing59.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction59.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(403)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(72)
Diversity Score
16
+141%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
51.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 31.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−67.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
Female
63.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chinook, Washington?

Chinook, Washington has about 457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chinook, Washington?

The typical household in Chinook, Washington earns about $60,086 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 $302,500.

How educated are people in Chinook, Washington?

About 17.3% 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 0.0% 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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