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Packwood

Washington · 342 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Packwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,337. Population has fallen 31% since 2011, a loss of 157 residents. Median home value is $174,000. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
−31%vs 2011
vs 499 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
−31%vs 2011
vs 501 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 50.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,337
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,037 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$23,444
+3%vs 2011
vs $22,795 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.377 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services30.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration30.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $255,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−32.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−33%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.8%(29)
Other4.8%(24)
Diversity Score24.4%(122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(21)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other4%(14)
Diversity Score24.4%(83)
Diversity Score
24
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 38.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Female
51.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Packwood, Washington?

Packwood, Washington has about 342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Packwood, Washington?

The typical household in Packwood, Washington earns about $56,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Packwood, Washington expensive?

In Packwood, Washington, the median home is worth about $174,000.

How educated are people in Packwood, Washington?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Packwood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Packwood, Washington?

About 2.8% of people in Packwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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