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Methow

Washington · 58 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Methow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 36% since 2023, a loss of 33 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median. Despite a median home value of $583,300, the poverty rate sits 25% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

58
−36%since 2023
from 91 in 2023
2010 – 2024
86 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 135 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.3
+63%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
03775112150201020202024Methow
202458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,219 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,252
+39%since 2023
from $24,568 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.452
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.450 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information43.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$583,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
82.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
17.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
9.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

81.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
43.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
25.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
73.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Methow, Washington?

Methow, Washington has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Methow, Washington?

The typical household in Methow, Washington earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Methow, Washington expensive?

In Methow, Washington, the median home is worth about $583,300.

How educated are people in Methow, Washington?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Methow, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Methow, Washington?

About 15.5% of people in Methow, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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