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Tekoa

Washington · 778 residents · 1.226 sq mi
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Tekoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−6%since 2000
from 826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6257338429501K1990201020202024Tekoa
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,976
+11%since 2000
from $14,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(765)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(698)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(45)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other6.3%(49)
Diversity Score28%(218)
Diversity Score
28
+292%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−20%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tekoa, Washington?

Tekoa, Washington has about 778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tekoa, Washington?

The typical household in Tekoa, Washington earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tekoa, Washington expensive?

In Tekoa, Washington, the median home is worth about $106,100, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Tekoa, Washington?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tekoa, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tekoa, Washington?

About 18.9% of people in Tekoa, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tekoa, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tekoa, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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