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Raft Island

Washington · 490 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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Raft Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $702,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

490
+13%since 2019
from 434 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,769 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.4
−8%since 2019
from 57.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
287342398453509201020202024Raft Island
2024333
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$173,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $179,306 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$109,337
+10%since 2019
from $99,205 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$702,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $740,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
73.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
26.8% rent
4.0
−2%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(417)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(28)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(98)
20
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
36.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−6%since 2019
from 19.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
86.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
56.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
65.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
55.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Raft Island, Washington?

Raft Island, Washington has about 490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raft Island, Washington?

The typical household in Raft Island, Washington earns about $173,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raft Island, Washington expensive?

In Raft Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $702,600.

How educated are people in Raft Island, Washington?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Raft Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raft Island, Washington?

About 10.1% of people in Raft Island, 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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