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Mossyrock

Washington · 806 residents (2025 est.) · 0.688 sq mi
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Mossyrock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $280,400. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
+80%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+6%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:806 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4095657218761K1990201020202024Mossyrock
2024875
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,348
+91%since 2000
from $12,216 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+23%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,400
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+94%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(430)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(33)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(487)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(244)
Asian3.8%(33)
Other11.1%(97)
Diversity Score74.8%(655)
Diversity Score
75
+328%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−10%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 33.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 50.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mossyrock, Washington?

Mossyrock, Washington has about 875 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mossyrock, Washington?

The typical household in Mossyrock, Washington earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mossyrock, Washington expensive?

In Mossyrock, Washington, the median home is worth about $280,400, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Mossyrock, Washington?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mossyrock, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mossyrock, Washington?

About 25.3% of people in Mossyrock, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mossyrock, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Mossyrock, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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