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Peaceful Valley

Washington · 2,858 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Peaceful Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,625. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $317,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,858
+17%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+49%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024Peaceful Valley
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,374
+91%since 2000
from $12,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+9%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,800
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+178%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,214)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(104)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(184)
Asian7.1%(203)
Other15%(430)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,637)
Diversity Score
57
+363%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.7 min
+102%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 77.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

Peaceful Valley, Washington has about 2,858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

The typical household in Peaceful Valley, Washington earns about $59,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peaceful Valley, Washington expensive?

In Peaceful Valley, Washington, the median home is worth about $317,800, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.

How educated are people in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Peaceful Valley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

About 17.1% of people in Peaceful Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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