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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elk Plain

Washington · 12,197 residents · 8.38 sq mi
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Elk Plain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,319. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 3,500 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $78,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,197
−22%vs 2000
vs 15,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,455 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,319
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,400 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,723
−40%vs 2000
vs $19,547 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$495
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $779 in 2000
US average: $450
77.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
2.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(10,933)
Black3.7%(448)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(312)
Asian4.4%(542)
Other2.2%(274)
Diversity Score29%(3,535)
29
−15%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elk Plain, Washington?

Elk Plain, Washington has about 12,197 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elk Plain, Washington earns about $32,319 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Plain, Washington?

About 8.8% 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 9.0% of people in Elk Plain, 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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