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Thorp

Washington · 232 residents · 1.221 sq mi
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Thorp has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $275,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−15%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
521332152973782000201020202024Thorp
2024230
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,977
+125%since 2000
from $17,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+61%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(21)
Diversity Score
9
+59%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+210%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorp, Washington?

Thorp, Washington has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thorp, Washington?

The typical household in Thorp, Washington earns about $58,125 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 $275,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Thorp, Washington?

About 21.4% 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 10.1% of people in Thorp, 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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