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Cowiche

Washington · 535 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Cowiche has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,302. Population has fallen 35% since 2019, a loss of 286 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
−35%since 2019
from 821 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
34.3
+103%since 2019
from 16.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1233866499121K201020202024Cowiche
2024364
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(45)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.5%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.2%(49)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(36)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(59)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.8%(95)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(59)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.6%(62)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 744.7%(25)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,302
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,486 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$14,688
+35%since 2019
from $10,843 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing36.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance32.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical32.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$760
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,110 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
+46.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
53.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(404)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.4%(381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.3%(376)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican72.8%(482)
Ancestry
French19.3%(128)
Dutch14%(93)
Irish2.9%(19)
English2.4%(16)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest French population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
92.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
Female
39.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
Foreign born
35.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.1%(34)
Married6.1%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced70.7%(104)
Women 15+
Never married50.7%(110)
Married3.7%(8)
Widowed40.1%(87)
Divorced5.5%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowiche, Washington?

Cowiche, Washington has about 535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cowiche, Washington?

The typical household in Cowiche, Washington earns about $34,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowiche, Washington expensive?

In Cowiche, Washington, the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Cowiche, Washington?

About 0.0% 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 19.3% 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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