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Thorp

Washington · 230 residents · 1.221 sq mi
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Thorp is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,739. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $372,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−16%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 218 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
521332152973782000201020202024Thorp
2024230
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.7%(36)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.8%(34)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.9%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.4%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(20)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,739
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,418
+212%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−8%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,700
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,433
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Thorp on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(126)
Black2.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(28)
Diversity Score
74
+914%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran12.6%(29)
Ancestry
German15.7%(36)
Irish7.8%(18)
American3.9%(9)
Welsh3.5%(8)
Finnish2.6%(6)
Polish2.2%(5)
English1.3%(3)
Canadian0.4%(1)
Norwegian0.4%(1)
Scottish0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(30)
Married65.3%(66)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5%(5)
Women 15+
Never married34%(35)
Married66%(68)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorp, Washington?

Thorp, Washington has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thorp, Washington?

The typical household in Thorp, Washington earns about $120,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorp, Washington expensive?

In Thorp, Washington, the median home is worth about $372,700, and the typical rent is about $1,433 a month.

How educated are people in Thorp, Washington?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thorp, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorp, Washington?

About 8.7% of people in Thorp, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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