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Peaceful Valley

Washington · 3,015 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 $35,827. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,900. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,015
+23%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+38%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024Peaceful Valley
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,827
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,369
+29%since 2000
from $12,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+134%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(2,233)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(366)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other3.4%(102)
Diversity Score40.4%(1,217)
Diversity Score
40
+226%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
68.5 min
+168%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

Peaceful Valley, Washington has about 3,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peaceful Valley, Washington earns about $35,827 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Peaceful Valley, Washington?

About 11.4% 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 38.2% of people in Peaceful Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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