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Mabton

Washington · 1,967 residents (2025 est.) · 0.843 sq mi
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Mabton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $209,400. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% 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
2,536
+34%since 2000
from 1,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,008 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.3
+6%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,967 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mabton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,650 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,762
+118%since 2000
from $7,694 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+15%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+42%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(184)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino89%(1,683)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(449)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.2%(2,388)
Asian2.8%(70)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(354)
Diversity Score
14
−41%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+89%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2013
from 53.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2017
from 52.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mabton, Washington?

Mabton, Washington has about 2,536 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mabton, Washington?

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

Is Mabton, Washington expensive?

In Mabton, Washington, the median home is worth about $209,400, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Mabton, Washington?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mabton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mabton, Washington?

About 27.8% of people in Mabton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mabton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mabton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,054 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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