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McKenna

Washington · 716 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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McKenna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,519. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2011. Median home value is $176,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
+55%vs 2011
vs 462 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
+55%vs 2011
vs 425 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−11%vs 2011
vs 46.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3965557148721K201020202024McKenna
2024669
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,519
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,857 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,694
+7%vs 2011
vs $18,436 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.443 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $162,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.5% in 2011
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−43.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−9%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score20.4%(94)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(627)
Black2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(35)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other2.8%(20)
Diversity Score24.8%(178)
Diversity Score
25
+22%vs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 31.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
38.2%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.4%
+19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
Female
59.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.4% in 2011
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenna, Washington?

McKenna, Washington has about 716 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKenna, Washington?

The typical household in McKenna, Washington earns about $39,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKenna, Washington expensive?

In McKenna, Washington, the median home is worth about $176,800.

How educated are people in McKenna, Washington?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in McKenna, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McKenna, Washington?

About 7.5% of people in McKenna, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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