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Purdy

Washington · 1,344 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Purdy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $358,600. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,344
+10%since 2023
from 1,222 in 2023
2010 – 2024
558 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 508 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
66.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Purdy
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,204
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,902 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$60,708
+7%since 2023
from $56,974 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.429
+4%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$358,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,584
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,577 in 2023
US average: $1,442
79.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
20.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
27.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
25.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.9
+24%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(973)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(76)
Asian6%(73)
Other8.2%(100)
Diversity Score44%(537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,067)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(125)
Asian3.5%(47)
Other7.8%(105)
Diversity Score44.2%(594)
44
+1%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−26%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purdy, Washington?

Purdy, Washington has about 1,344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purdy, Washington?

The typical household in Purdy, Washington earns about $91,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purdy, Washington expensive?

In Purdy, Washington, the median home is worth about $358,600, and the typical rent is about $2,584 a month.

How educated are people in Purdy, Washington?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Purdy, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purdy, Washington?

About 2.5% of people in Purdy, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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