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Index has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $356,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
−1%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201471731992261990201020202024Index
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,188
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$35,111
+59%since 2000
from $22,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,500
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+105%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
51
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(131)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(7)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(24)
Diversity Score
15
+90%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Index, Washington?

Index, Washington has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Index, Washington?

The typical household in Index, Washington earns about $67,188 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 $356,500, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Index, Washington?

About 20.4% 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 10.5% 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 26 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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