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May Creek

Washington · 791 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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May Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,458. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $346,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
791
−21%since 2000
from 1,004 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5287449601K1K2000201020202024May Creek
2024791
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,458
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,310 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,935
+72%since 2000
from $20,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+20%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+74%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(35)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian1.6%(13)
Other6.3%(50)
Diversity Score23.7%(187)
Diversity Score
24
+147%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
66.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 39.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in May Creek, Washington?

May Creek, Washington has about 791 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in May Creek, Washington?

The typical household in May Creek, Washington earns about $78,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is May Creek, Washington expensive?

In May Creek, Washington, the median home is worth about $346,400.

How educated are people in May Creek, Washington?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in May Creek, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in May Creek, Washington?

About 13.9% of people in May Creek, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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