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La Grande

Washington · 288 residents · 4.256 sq mi
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La Grande is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

288
+10%since 2023
from 262 in 2023
2010 – 2024
68 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 62 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 44.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1489163238313201020202024La Grande
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,884 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$55,000
Unchangedsince 2023
from $54,903 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.278
+32%since 2023
from 0.211 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,067,100
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
81.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
18.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
4.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.9%(18)
Other19.5%(51)
Diversity Score51.8%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.9%(14)
Other17.4%(50)
Diversity Score45.3%(131)
45
−13%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
−15%since 2023
from 36.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
85.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
33.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
68.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

73.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
26.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grande, Washington?

La Grande, Washington has about 288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Grande, Washington earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grande, Washington expensive?

In La Grande, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,067,100.

How educated are people in La Grande, Washington?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Grande, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grande, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in La Grande, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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