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Montesano

Washington · 4,138 residents · 10.903 sq mi
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Montesano has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,933. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,138
+25%since 2000
from 3,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Montesano
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,933
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,202
+76%since 2000
from $19,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,470)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(214)
Asian1.7%(72)
Other5.3%(221)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,258)
Diversity Score
30
+388%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montesano, Washington?

Montesano, Washington has about 4,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montesano, Washington?

The typical household in Montesano, Washington earns about $50,933 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 $213,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Montesano, Washington?

About 21.7% 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 7.8% 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 1,074 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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