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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ephrata

Washington · 5,349 residents · 10.48 sq mi
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Ephrata has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,648. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,459 residents. Median home value is $45,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,349
−21%vs 2000
vs 6,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
510 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Ephrata
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,648
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,060 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,711
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,929 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $465 in 2000
US average: $450
67.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
32.5% rent
1.8
−26%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,865)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(701)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(1,773)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,146)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(228)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other3.5%(187)
Diversity Score18.2%(975)
18
−30%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 13.3 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 Ephrata, Washington?

Ephrata, Washington has about 5,349 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ephrata, Washington?

The typical household in Ephrata, Washington earns about $24,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ephrata, Washington expensive?

In Ephrata, Washington, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Ephrata, Washington?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ephrata, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ephrata, Washington?

About 11.9% of people in Ephrata, 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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