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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elma

Washington · 3,049 residents · 2.764 sq mi
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Elma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,031. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,049
+1%since 1990
from 3,011 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,103 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+2%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,031
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,922 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,629
+55%since 1990
from $8,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$504
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
55.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
45.0% rent
3.0
+21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(94)
Asian3.2%(96)
Diversity Score19.3%(580)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,724)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(111)
Asian1.3%(39)
Diversity Score13.9%(423)
14
−28%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elma, Washington?

The typical household in Elma, Washington earns about $32,031 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Elma, Washington?

About 9.8% 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 19.4% of people in Elma, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elma, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Elma, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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