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Purdy

Washington · 1,668 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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Purdy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,500. Population has grown 16% since 2019. Median home value is $212,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,668
+16%since 2019
from 1,439 in 2019
2010 – 2024
693 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 598 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.3
+3%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Purdy
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,611 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$39,464
−1%since 2019
from $39,805 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$212,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $215,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$2,010
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,370 in 2019
US average: $1,124
79.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
20.1% rent
3.0
−6%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(252)
Asian2.7%(39)
Other2.6%(37)
Diversity Score46.5%(669)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,366)
Black1.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(126)
Asian1.5%(25)
Other11.6%(193)
Diversity Score45.1%(752)
45
−3%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.7 min
+1%since 2019
from 31.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
59.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
56.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Purdy, Washington?

Purdy, Washington has about 1,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purdy, Washington?

The typical household in Purdy, Washington earns about $71,500 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 $212,500, and the typical rent is about $2,010 a month.

How educated are people in Purdy, Washington?

About 32.3% 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 4.0% 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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