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Quilcene

Washington · 362 residents · 8.811 sq mi
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Quilcene has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 229 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,300. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
362
−39%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+51%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3234405566727892000201020202024Quilcene
2024362
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,154
+34%since 2000
from $17,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−29%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+166%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(497)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(35)
Diversity Score21.8%(79)
Diversity Score
22
+170%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.4%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quilcene, Washington?

Quilcene, Washington has about 362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quilcene, Washington?

The typical household in Quilcene, Washington earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quilcene, Washington expensive?

In Quilcene, Washington, the median home is worth about $274,300, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Quilcene, Washington?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Quilcene, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quilcene, Washington?

About 26.5% of people in Quilcene, 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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