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Quilcene

Washington · 362 residents · 8.81 sq mi
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Quilcene is a city of 362 people in Washington. At a median age of 62.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 65% less than in Washington as a whole. The average commute runs 50 minutes. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock.

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

362
−39%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
2000 – 2024
41 / sq mi
−52%since 2009
from 85 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
62.4
+51%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.81 sq mi
Population, 20002024
3234405566727892000201020202024Quilcene
2024362
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.2%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.7%(75)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.2%(8)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.6%(13)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.7%(104)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.5%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,464
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
26.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$274,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$1,078
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
18.9% rent
19.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.96 people
−19%since 2009
from 2.43 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
28.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
51.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
8.0
+77%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(497)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(35)
22
−26%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German13%(47)
English10.8%(39)
Norwegian9.4%(34)
Dutch5.8%(21)
Russian5.5%(20)
Irish3.6%(13)
French3.3%(12)
American2.8%(10)
Canadian1.7%(6)
Italian0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
35.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
25.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
29.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
9.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.2%
+38.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
7.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
47.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
5.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
78.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.5%(74)
Married31.6%(55)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced25.9%(45)
Women 15+
Never married35.5%(61)
Married33.7%(58)
Widowed7%(12)
Divorced23.8%(41)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2013
from 7.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
44.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era73.7%(42)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 57 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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