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La Conner

Washington · 965 residents · 0.398 sq mi
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La Conner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,534. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,000. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
965
+27%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,425 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+32%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6007268529771K1990201020202024La Conner
2024873
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,534
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,226
+37%since 2000
from $24,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+60%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(782)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(57)
Asian1.7%(16)
Other13.9%(134)
Diversity Score44.2%(427)
Diversity Score
44
+150%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Conner, Washington?

La Conner, Washington has about 965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Conner, Washington earns about $51,534 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 $331,000, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in La Conner, Washington?

About 32.1% 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 11.1% 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 323 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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