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Metaline Falls

Washington · 272 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 $27,750. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,800. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+22%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+10%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141812493163841990201020202024Metaline Falls
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,595
+50%since 2000
from $16,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
56.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(25)
Diversity Score
9
+103%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+121%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metaline Falls, Washington?

Metaline Falls, Washington has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Metaline Falls, Washington earns about $27,750 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 $152,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Metaline Falls, Washington?

About 22.6% 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 18.8% 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 78 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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