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Connell

Washington · 5,080 residents (2025 est.) · 7.441 sq mi
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Connell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,721. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $313,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,054
+71%since 2000
from 2,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+38%since 2000
from 28.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,080 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Connell
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,721
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,992 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,918
+74%since 2000
from $12,600 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+3%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$313,600
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+95%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(1,423)
Black3.8%(112)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(1,226)
Asian4.4%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.8%(2,121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(2,642)
Black4.6%(233)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(1,726)
Asian3.6%(183)
Other5.3%(270)
Diversity Score75.5%(3,815)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
7.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
30.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 55.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2016
from 40.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Connell, Washington?

Connell, Washington has about 5,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Connell, Washington?

The typical household in Connell, Washington earns about $77,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connell, Washington expensive?

In Connell, Washington, the median home is worth about $313,600, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Connell, Washington?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Connell, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connell, Washington?

About 7.9% of people in Connell, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Connell, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Connell, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,055 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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