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Kettle Falls

Washington · 1,595 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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Kettle Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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

1,595
+4%since 2000
from 1,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,438 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.6
+12%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kettle Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,078
+40%since 2000
from $13,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
9.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$511
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
41.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
30.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.8
+21%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,373)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(42)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,441)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other11%(175)
Diversity Score28.3%(452)
28
+260%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
51.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kettle Falls, Washington?

Kettle Falls, Washington has about 1,595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kettle Falls, Washington?

The typical household in Kettle Falls, Washington earns about $33,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kettle Falls, Washington expensive?

In Kettle Falls, Washington, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Kettle Falls, Washington?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kettle Falls, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kettle Falls, Washington?

About 9.8% of people in Kettle Falls, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kettle Falls, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kettle Falls, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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