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Colville

Washington · 4,917 residents · 3.088 sq mi
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Colville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,800. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,917
−1%since 2000
from 4,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Colville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,641
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,556
+47%since 2000
from $18,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+53%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,571)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(117)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(4,178)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(251)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other6.9%(338)
Diversity Score30%(1,475)
Diversity Score
30
+288%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colville, Washington?

Colville, Washington has about 4,917 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colville, Washington?

The typical household in Colville, Washington earns about $38,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colville, Washington expensive?

In Colville, Washington, the median home is worth about $199,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Colville, Washington?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colville, Washington?

About 17.9% of people in Colville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Colville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 557 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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