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Elma

Washington · 3,438 residents · 2.764 sq mi
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Elma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,438
+13%since 2000
from 3,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,108
+99%since 2000
from $13,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,664)
Black1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(380)
Asian1.6%(56)
Other6.2%(213)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,500)
Diversity Score
44
+214%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elma, Washington?

Elma, Washington has about 3,438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elma, Washington?

The typical household in Elma, Washington earns about $67,500 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 $178,900, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Elma, Washington?

About 19.4% 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 18.7% 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 427 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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