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Metaline Falls

Washington · 223 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Metaline Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

223
+15%since 1990
from 194 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,121 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 975 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 48.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1141812493163841990201020202024Metaline Falls
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,083
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,390
+38%since 1990
from $11,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.2%
+20.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
54.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
45.9% rent
4.1
+79%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.3%(3)
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
4
+76%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+22%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metaline Falls, Washington?

Metaline Falls, Washington has about 223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Metaline Falls, Washington?

The typical household in Metaline Falls, Washington earns about $17,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metaline Falls, Washington expensive?

In Metaline Falls, Washington, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Metaline Falls, Washington?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Metaline Falls, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metaline Falls, Washington?

About 33.2% of people in Metaline Falls, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metaline Falls, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Metaline Falls, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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