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Latah

Washington · 175 residents (2025 est.) · 0.32 sq mi
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Latah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $175,000. The poverty rate of 42.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
+56%since 2000
from 151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+17%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:175 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1151481812132461990201020202024Latah
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,174
+56%since 2000
from $16,823 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+61%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+116%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(198)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(20)
Diversity Score34.9%(82)
Diversity Score
35
+214%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latah, Washington?

Latah, Washington has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Latah, Washington?

The typical household in Latah, Washington earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latah, Washington expensive?

In Latah, Washington, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Latah, Washington?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Latah, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latah, Washington?

About 42.0% of people in Latah, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latah, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Latah, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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