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Neilton

Washington · 299 residents · 9.669 sq mi
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Neilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,269. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,100. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−13%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 33 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2593163744314882000201020202024Neilton
2024299
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.7%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.4%(49)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.4%(49)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.7%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.3%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.1%(54)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.4%(43)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,269
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,854
+50%since 2000
from $15,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+60%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Neilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(21)
Diversity Score
69
+91%since 2009
from 36 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican38.1%(114)
Ancestry
German9.7%(29)
English8.4%(25)
Dutch7%(21)
Norwegian5.4%(16)
Irish5%(15)
French4.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−47%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.7%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 23.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married68.2%(90)
Married29.5%(39)
Widowed2.3%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married35.7%(30)
Married44%(37)
Widowed20.2%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neilton, Washington?

Neilton, Washington has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neilton, Washington?

The typical household in Neilton, Washington earns about $58,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neilton, Washington expensive?

In Neilton, Washington, the median home is worth about $137,100.

How educated are people in Neilton, Washington?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Neilton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neilton, Washington?

About 34.1% of people in Neilton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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