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Harrington

Washington · 429 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 $31,780. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
+1%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+8%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3113584054524991990201020202024Harrington
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,780
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,127
+36%since 2000
from $17,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(22)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other4.5%(19)
Diversity Score25.4%(109)
Diversity Score
25
+753%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrington, Washington?

Harrington, Washington has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Washington?

The typical household in Harrington, Washington earns about $31,780 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 $96,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Washington?

About 28.7% 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 19.9% 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 29 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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