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Metaline

Washington · 162 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Metaline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,981. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 43 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

162
−21%since 1990
from 205 in 1990
1990 – 2025
529 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 670 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+13%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
951251561862161990201020202024Metaline
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,981
−45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,262
−8%since 1990
from $12,306 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.6%
+28.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
30.1% rent
3.7
+193%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+241%since 1990
from 6.7 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, Washington?

Metaline, Washington has about 162 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Metaline, Washington?

The typical household in Metaline, Washington earns about $22,981 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Metaline, Washington?

About 13.5% 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 32.6% 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 43 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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