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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $580,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 186%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
+10%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1201471731992261990201020202024Index
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,421
+79%since 2000
from $22,023 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+89%since 2010
from 0.246 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.9%
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$580,400
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+38.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Index, Washington?

Index, Washington has about 173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Index, Washington expensive?

In Index, Washington, the median home is worth about $580,400.

How educated are people in Index, Washington?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Index, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Index, Washington?

About 13.3% of people in Index, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Index, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Index, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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