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Steptoe

Washington · 180 residents · 2.219 sq mi
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Steptoe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 56 residents. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−24%vs 2011
vs 236 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 106 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 47.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,698
+9%vs 2011
vs $27,300 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.389 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $91,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $719 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−26.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−30%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(10)
Diversity Score10.1%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(172)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−86%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+15%vs 2011
vs 23.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.7%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
53.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steptoe, Washington?

Steptoe, Washington has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steptoe, Washington?

The typical household in Steptoe, Washington earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steptoe, Washington expensive?

In Steptoe, Washington, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Steptoe, Washington?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Steptoe, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steptoe, Washington?

About 6.3% of people in Steptoe, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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