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McKenna

Washington · 678 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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McKenna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,563. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 214 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−24%since 2019
from 892 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
623 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 820 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+42%since 2019
from 29.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3965557148721K201020202024McKenna
2024669
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,563
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,747
+64%since 2019
from $35,267 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,600
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(585)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(60)
Diversity Score61.9%(552)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(517)
Black2.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(74)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other16.4%(111)
Diversity Score56.4%(382)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
+5%since 2019
from 37.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.1%
+34.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Female
45.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenna, Washington?

McKenna, Washington has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McKenna, Washington?

The typical household in McKenna, Washington earns about $142,563 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 $324,600.

How educated are people in McKenna, Washington?

About 33.0% 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 2.3% of people in McKenna, 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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