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Cowiche

Washington · 364 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 85 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,900. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−19%since 2023
from 449 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 541 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+1%since 2023
from 53.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1233866499121K201020202024Cowiche
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,839
+12%since 2023
from $23,947 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+6%since 2023
from 0.465 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing80%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $218,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(227)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
59.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
42.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowiche, Washington?

Cowiche, Washington has about 364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cowiche, Washington expensive?

In Cowiche, Washington, the median home is worth about $219,900.

How educated are people in Cowiche, Washington?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cowiche, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowiche, Washington?

About 28.6% of people in Cowiche, 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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