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Mattawa

Washington · 3,874 residents (2025 est.) · 1.001 sq mi
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Mattawa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,388. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,616
+39%since 2000
from 2,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,612 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 2,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
−4%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,874 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5642K3K4K5K1990201020202024Mattawa
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,388
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,167
+89%since 2000
from $7,510 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+2%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing68.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction68.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,128
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mattawa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(221)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(2,343)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.8%(3,610)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(15)
Diversity Score
0
−98%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
29.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+150%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
2.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−59.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 2.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2013
from 56.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
95.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattawa, Washington?

Mattawa, Washington has about 3,616 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mattawa, Washington?

The typical household in Mattawa, Washington earns about $38,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattawa, Washington expensive?

In Mattawa, Washington, the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Mattawa, Washington?

About 0.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mattawa, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mattawa, Washington?

About 33.3% of people in Mattawa, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattawa, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattawa, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,675 residents, a change of about 284 percent over that period.

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

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