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Harrington

Washington · 458 residents (2025 est.) · 0.39 sq mi
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Harrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $258,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
+10%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+8%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:458 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3113584054524991990201020202024Harrington
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,444
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,399
+60%since 2000
from $17,744 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+48%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,500
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.2%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+233%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(372)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score42.5%(199)
Diversity Score
43
+1326%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrington, Washington?

Harrington, Washington has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Washington?

The typical household in Harrington, Washington earns about $40,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrington, Washington expensive?

In Harrington, Washington, the median home is worth about $258,500, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Washington?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Harrington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrington, Washington?

About 26.9% of people in Harrington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrington, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrington, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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