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Palouse

Washington · 998 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Palouse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
998
−1%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
953 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469281K1K1K1990201020202024Palouse
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,322
+42%since 2000
from $15,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(963)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score11.1%(111)
Diversity Score
11
+133%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palouse, Washington?

Palouse, Washington has about 998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palouse, Washington?

The typical household in Palouse, Washington earns about $42,188 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Palouse, Washington?

About 35.6% 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 14.9% 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 125 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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