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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Machias

Washington · 1,015 residents · 2.476 sq mi
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Machias is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2009, a loss of 260 residents. Median home value is $174,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,015
−20%vs 2009
vs 1,275 in 2009
2000 – 2024
410 / sq mi
−20%vs 2009
vs 515 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
35.0
−16%vs 2009
vs 41.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
8479641K1K1K2000201020202024Machias
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $56,667 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$27,961
+5%vs 2009
vs $26,735 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−9.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $344,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$925
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $940 in 2009
US average: $602
79.4%
+19.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 60.3% in 2009
20.6% rent
2.3
−62%vs 2009
vs 6.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,155)
Black1.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(74)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score21.9%(280)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(957)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score8.4%(85)
8
−62%vs 2009
vs 22 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 20.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 82.5% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+5.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Washington?

Machias, Washington has about 1,015 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Machias, Washington?

The typical household in Machias, Washington earns about $75,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Machias, Washington expensive?

In Machias, Washington, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Washington?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Machias, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Machias, Washington?

About 3.5% of people in Machias, 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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