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Quilcene

Washington · 598 residents · 8.811 sq mi
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Quilcene has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $191,700. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
598
+1%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+30%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3234405566727892000201020202024Quilcene
2024362
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,547
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,919
+38%since 2000
from $17,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+15%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(530)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian1%(6)
Other6.2%(37)
Diversity Score22.5%(135)
Diversity Score
23
+179%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quilcene, Washington?

Quilcene, Washington has about 598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quilcene, Washington?

The typical household in Quilcene, Washington earns about $55,547 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 $191,700, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Quilcene, Washington?

About 19.1% 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 10.8% 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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