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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palouse

Washington · 1,011 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Palouse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,011
+16%since 1990
from 873 in 1990
1990 – 2025
966 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 834 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+4%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8469281K1K1K1990201020202024Palouse
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,583
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,754
+33%since 1990
from $11,870 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $345 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score12.5%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(963)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.8%(48)
5
−62%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−53%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palouse, Washington?

Palouse, Washington has about 1,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palouse, Washington?

The typical household in Palouse, Washington earns about $34,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palouse, Washington expensive?

In Palouse, Washington, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Palouse, Washington?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palouse, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palouse, Washington?

About 9.5% of people in Palouse, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palouse, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Palouse, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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