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La Conner

Washington · 991 residents (2025 est.) · 0.398 sq mi
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La Conner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $553,200. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873
+15%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,193 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+32%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:991 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6007268529771K1990201020202024La Conner
2024873
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,385
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,664
+125%since 2000
from $24,308 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$553,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,554
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+71%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(672)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(47)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(684)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8%(70)
Asian1.4%(12)
Other12%(105)
Diversity Score45.6%(398)
Diversity Score
46
+158%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Conner, Washington?

La Conner, Washington has about 873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Conner, Washington?

The typical household in La Conner, Washington earns about $80,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Conner, Washington expensive?

In La Conner, Washington, the median home is worth about $553,200, and the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.

How educated are people in La Conner, Washington?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Conner, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Conner, Washington?

About 6.8% of people in La Conner, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Conner, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, La Conner, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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