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Harrington

Washington · 426 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Harrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,792. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,100. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

426
−7%since 1990
from 458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,092 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,174 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+12%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3113584054524991990201020202024Harrington
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,792
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,744
+44%since 1990
from $12,287 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
84.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
16.0% rent
1.9
+66%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3%(13)
3
−53%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harrington, Washington?

Harrington, Washington has about 426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Washington?

The typical household in Harrington, Washington earns about $29,792 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Washington?

About 15.4% 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 12.0% of people in Harrington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrington, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrington, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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