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Kapowsin

Washington · 333 residents · 4.12 sq mi
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Kapowsin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,402. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2011. Median home value is $260,400. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
+72%vs 2011
vs 194 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+72%vs 2011
vs 47 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−11%vs 2011
vs 48.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
69177286394502201020202024Kapowsin
2024466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,402
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,576 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$41,607
+10%vs 2011
vs $37,794 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$260,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $264,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.2% in 2011
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(289)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(18)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(58)
Diversity Score
17
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.7%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
28.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.8%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
Female
17.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kapowsin, Washington?

Kapowsin, Washington has about 333 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kapowsin, Washington?

The typical household in Kapowsin, Washington earns about $51,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kapowsin, Washington expensive?

In Kapowsin, Washington, the median home is worth about $260,400.

How educated are people in Kapowsin, Washington?

About 23.9% 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 31.2% of people in Kapowsin, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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