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Elk Plain

Washington · 14,276 residents · 8.38 sq mi
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Elk Plain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,313. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% 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 $473,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

14,276
−9%since 2000
from 15,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,704 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
38.0
+18%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Elk Plain
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$107,313
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$42,898
+119%since 2000
from $19,547 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.358
+9%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$473,500
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$2,172
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,442
84.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
15.8% rent
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
26.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
46.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.4
+81%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(12,283)
Black5.3%(825)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(743)
Asian4%(621)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(5,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(9,881)
Black4.1%(580)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,874)
Asian4%(564)
Other9.6%(1,377)
Diversity Score61.4%(8,765)
61
+81%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
10.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
64.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
11.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
51.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
86.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Plain, Washington?

Elk Plain, Washington has about 14,276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Plain, Washington?

The typical household in Elk Plain, Washington earns about $107,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Plain, Washington expensive?

In Elk Plain, Washington, the median home is worth about $473,500, and the typical rent is about $2,172 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Plain, Washington?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Plain, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Plain, Washington?

About 8.3% of people in Elk Plain, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Plain, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Plain, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,079 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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