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Kapowsin

Washington · 466 residents · 4.12 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $443,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
+4%since 2023
from 449 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 109 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
−13%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
69177286394502201020202024Kapowsin
2024466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$66,855
−3%since 2023
from $69,041 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.4%
+32.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
+4%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $412,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(50)
Diversity Score
11
−15%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 46.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
Female
35.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapowsin, Washington?

Kapowsin, Washington has about 466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Kapowsin, Washington expensive?

In Kapowsin, Washington, the median home is worth about $443,900.

How educated are people in Kapowsin, Washington?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kapowsin, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kapowsin, Washington?

About 5.6% of people in Kapowsin, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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