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Elmer City

Washington · 239 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Elmer City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−10%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+17%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2212723223724231990201020202024Elmer City
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,212
+60%since 2000
from $16,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+60%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(142)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(13)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.5%(104)
Diversity Score66.9%(160)
Diversity Score
67
+161%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmer City, Washington?

Elmer City, Washington has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmer City, Washington?

The typical household in Elmer City, Washington earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmer City, Washington expensive?

In Elmer City, Washington, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Elmer City, Washington?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elmer City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmer City, Washington?

About 16.4% of people in Elmer City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmer City, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmer City, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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