CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Napavine

Washington · 1,888 residents · 2.892 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Centralia micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Napavine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,713. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,888
+39%since 2000
from 1,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+25%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6091K1K2K2K1990201020202024Napavine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,713
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,663
+64%since 2000
from $16,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Napavine on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,531)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(198)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other7.6%(144)
Diversity Score42.6%(805)
Diversity Score
43
+192%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+110%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Napavine

Lake Mack-Forest Hills
Pop 2,200
Redington Shores
Pop 2,118
Millville
Pop 2,145
Chuluota
Pop 2,187
Places similar to Napavine
Head to head

Compare Napavine to nearby cities

NAPAVINE VS
Centralia
Income$56,219−9%
Home value$318,200+50%
Population19,375+800%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NAPAVINE VS
Yelm
Income$90,750+47%
Home value$455,300+114%
Population12,043+459%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NAPAVINE VS
Tumwater
Income$95,212+54%
Home value$472,200+122%
Population28,010+1201%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NAPAVINE VS
Longview
Income$61,747same
Home value$361,600+70%
Population38,362+1682%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Napavine, Washington?

Napavine, Washington has about 1,888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napavine, Washington?

The typical household in Napavine, Washington earns about $61,713 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 $212,300, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Napavine, Washington?

About 10.1% 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 9.1% 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 1,138 residents, a change of about 152 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Washington
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Napavine with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →