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Pateros

Washington · 593 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Pateros has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,404. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
593
−8%since 2000
from 643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3734815896968041990201020202024Pateros
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,404
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,766
+67%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$669
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(192)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(344)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(242)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other3.5%(21)
Diversity Score66.3%(393)
Diversity Score
66
+24%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pateros, Washington?

Pateros, Washington has about 593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pateros, Washington?

The typical household in Pateros, Washington earns about $57,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pateros, Washington expensive?

In Pateros, Washington, the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Pateros, Washington?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pateros, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pateros, Washington?

About 26.9% of people in Pateros, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pateros, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pateros, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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