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Nespelem

Washington · 180 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Nespelem has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 4% 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 $81,400. At a median age of 34.8, 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

180
−15%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
928 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
34.8
+22%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1031391762122481990201020202024Nespelem
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,005
+79%since 2000
from $12,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
79.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.6%(167)
Diversity Score18.2%(33)
18
−60%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
67.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
51.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
22.3%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nespelem, Washington?

Nespelem, Washington has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nespelem, Washington?

The typical household in Nespelem, Washington earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nespelem, Washington expensive?

In Nespelem, Washington, the median home is worth about $81,400.

How educated are people in Nespelem, Washington?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nespelem, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nespelem, Washington?

About 27.0% of people in Nespelem, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nespelem, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Nespelem, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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