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Elk Plain

Washington · 14,205 residents · 8.38 sq mi
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Elk Plain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,248. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

14,205
−10%since 2000
from 15,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,695 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.5
+11%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Elk Plain
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,248
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,287
+24%since 2000
from $19,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
12.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$239,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,082
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $853
69.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
41.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.7
+51%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(10,722)
Black4.4%(628)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(986)
Asian3.4%(484)
Other8%(1,137)
Diversity Score49.4%(7,014)
49
+45%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
24.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Plain, Washington?

Elk Plain, Washington has about 14,205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk Plain, Washington earns about $65,248 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 $239,000, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Plain, Washington?

About 12.3% 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 12.3% 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 2,008 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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