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Grand Coulee

Washington · 972 residents · 1.256 sq mi
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Grand Coulee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $140,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
+8%since 2000
from 897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+9%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8759421K1K1K1990201020202024Grand Coulee
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,594
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,164
+70%since 2000
from $13,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(716)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(44)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(617)
Black1.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(76)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other15.5%(151)
Diversity Score57.2%(556)
Diversity Score
57
+193%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Coulee, Washington?

Grand Coulee, Washington has about 972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Coulee, Washington?

The typical household in Grand Coulee, Washington earns about $38,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Coulee, Washington expensive?

In Grand Coulee, Washington, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Coulee, Washington?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Coulee, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Coulee, Washington?

About 34.9% of people in Grand Coulee, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Coulee, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Coulee, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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