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Neilton

Washington · 299 residents · 9.67 sq mi
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Neilton is a city of 299 people in Washington. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 3% of adults. Owners hold 95% of the housing stock. 34.1% of locals live below the federal poverty line. That trails the Washington median by roughly 41%. The typical home is worth $137,100, having more than doubled since 2000.

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

299
−13%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
2000 – 2024
31 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 33 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.4
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.67 sq mi
Population, 20002024
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

$58,269
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
34.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$137,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
95.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
4.7% rent
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.72 people
+16%since 2009
from 2.35 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
35.6%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+21%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−47%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
52.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
46.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
12.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

62.5%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
37.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
28.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
24.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2013
from 14.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
63.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2016
from 76.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

24.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2013
from 14.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
11.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
34.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
43.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
25.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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