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Montesano

Washington · 3,976 residents · 10.903 sq mi
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Montesano has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,895. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,976
+20%since 2000
from 3,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Montesano
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,895
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,204 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,444
+15%since 2000
from $19,467 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,104)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(61)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,573)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(131)
Asian1.4%(56)
Other6%(238)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,020)
Diversity Score
26
+312%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montesano, Washington?

Montesano, Washington has about 3,976 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montesano, Washington?

The typical household in Montesano, Washington earns about $41,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montesano, Washington expensive?

In Montesano, Washington, the median home is worth about $171,300, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Montesano, Washington?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montesano, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montesano, Washington?

About 17.9% of people in Montesano, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montesano, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Montesano, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 912 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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