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Washington · 178 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Index has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $191,700. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
+13%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−2%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201471731992261990201020202024Index
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,719
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$18,191
−17%since 2000
from $22,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(8)
Asian1.7%(3)
Other7.8%(14)
Diversity Score29.7%(53)
Diversity Score
30
+270%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Index, Washington?

Index, Washington has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Index, Washington?

The typical household in Index, Washington earns about $51,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Index, Washington expensive?

In Index, Washington, the median home is worth about $191,700, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Index, Washington?

About 25.7% 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 24.9% 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 49 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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