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Metaline

Washington · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.306 sq mi
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Metaline has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
−7%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951251561862161990201020202024Metaline
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,981 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,102
+274%since 2000
from $11,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+11%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−9%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(21)
Diversity Score35.7%(53)
Diversity Score
36
+977%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−23%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+43.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metaline, Washington?

Metaline, Washington has about 150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metaline, Washington?

The typical household in Metaline, Washington earns about $69,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metaline, Washington expensive?

In Metaline, Washington, the median home is worth about $232,500.

How educated are people in Metaline, Washington?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Metaline, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metaline, Washington?

About 15.3% of people in Metaline, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metaline, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Metaline, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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