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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elma

Washington · 3,011 residents · 2.764 sq mi
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Elma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,011
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,089 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,922
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,031 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,785
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,629 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $504 in 2000
US average: $450
50.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
2.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,724)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(111)
Asian1.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(423)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(94)
Asian3.2%(96)
Other2.1%(63)
Diversity Score19.3%(580)
19
+39%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−14.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 17.3 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 Elma, Washington?

Elma, Washington has about 3,011 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elma, Washington?

The typical household in Elma, Washington earns about $17,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elma, Washington expensive?

In Elma, Washington, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Elma, Washington?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elma, Washington?

About 26.7% of people in Elma, 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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