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Machias

Washington · 1,264 residents · 2.476 sq mi
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Machias is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,375. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $417,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
+25%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
511 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8479641K1K1K2000201020202024Machias
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,974
+61%since 2000
from $27,961 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+94%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(957)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,089)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(68)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other2.8%(35)
Diversity Score24.2%(306)
Diversity Score
24
+190%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Machias, Washington?

Machias, Washington has about 1,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Machias, Washington?

The typical household in Machias, Washington earns about $92,375 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 $417,800, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Machias, Washington?

About 22.0% 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 5.0% 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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