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Metaline Falls

Washington · 238 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 $30,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

238
+7%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,196 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
48.3
−1%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1141812493163841990201020202024Metaline Falls
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$23,426
+43%since 2000
from $16,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services19.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$544
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
21.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
51.6% rent
35.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
14.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
34.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.6
−12%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other14.3%(34)
Diversity Score33.1%(79)
33
+639%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
15.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−16%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
48.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
19.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
16.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

37.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
44.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
41.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metaline Falls, Washington?

Metaline Falls, Washington has about 238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Metaline Falls, Washington earns about $30,938 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Metaline Falls, Washington?

About 22.3% 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 24.8% 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 44 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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