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Steptoe

Washington · 160 residents · 2.219 sq mi
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Steptoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 30 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,500. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

160
−16%since 2019
from 190 in 2019
2010 – 2024
72 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 86 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
56.0
Unchangedsince 2019
from 55.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
86127168209250201020202024Steptoe
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,250
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$29,999
−12%since 2019
from $33,972 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$107,500
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $213,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$675
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $671 in 2019
US average: $1,124
82.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 74.5% in 2019
17.5% rent
3.2
+13%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score7.3%(12)
7
−17%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.5 min
+12%since 2019
from 31.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
65.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
54.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
26.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
53.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Steptoe, Washington?

Steptoe, Washington has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steptoe, Washington?

The typical household in Steptoe, Washington earns about $33,250 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 $107,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Steptoe, Washington?

About 10.3% 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 14.1% of people in Steptoe, 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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