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Napavine

Washington · 2,153 residents (2025 est.) · 2.892 sq mi
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Napavine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,148. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $419,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,158
+59%since 2000
from 1,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+23%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6091K1K2K2K1990201020202024Napavine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,148
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,966 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,861
+133%since 2000
from $16,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−13%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,100
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+47.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,239)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(78)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,699)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino13%(280)
Asian2.7%(59)
Other5.2%(113)
Diversity Score45%(971)
Diversity Score
45
+208%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
0.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napavine, Washington?

Napavine, Washington has about 2,158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napavine, Washington?

The typical household in Napavine, Washington earns about $104,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napavine, Washington expensive?

In Napavine, Washington, the median home is worth about $419,100, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Napavine, Washington?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Napavine, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napavine, Washington?

About 6.0% of people in Napavine, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napavine, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Napavine, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,408 residents, a change of about 188 percent over that period.

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