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Minnehaha

Washington · 11,871 residents · 2.21 sq mi
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Minnehaha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,871
+54%since 2000
from 7,689 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,371 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 3,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Minnehaha
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,813
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,718
+88%since 2000
from $20,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,385
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,652)
Black2.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(315)
Asian2.8%(215)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(1,708)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(8,392)
Black3.4%(406)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,476)
Asian4.7%(558)
Other6.3%(749)
Diversity Score56.4%(6,691)
Diversity Score
56
+154%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minnehaha, Washington?

Minnehaha, Washington has about 11,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minnehaha, Washington?

The typical household in Minnehaha, Washington earns about $87,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minnehaha, Washington expensive?

In Minnehaha, Washington, the median home is worth about $310,300, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

How educated are people in Minnehaha, Washington?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Minnehaha, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minnehaha, Washington?

About 8.3% of people in Minnehaha, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minnehaha, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Minnehaha, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,210 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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