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Kettle Falls

Washington · 1,636 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 $38,966. 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 more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,400. Households here earn about 49% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,636
+7%since 2000
from 1,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+22%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kettle Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,966
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,438
+57%since 2000
from $13,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,369)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(68)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other11%(181)
Diversity Score35.7%(584)
Diversity Score
36
+354%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kettle Falls, Washington?

Kettle Falls, Washington has about 1,636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kettle Falls, Washington earns about $38,966 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 $162,400, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Kettle Falls, Washington?

About 19.6% 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 20.5% 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 363 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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