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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tieton

Washington · 1,154 residents · 0.864 sq mi
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Tieton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,052. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,300. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,154
+69%since 1990
from 682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,336 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 789 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.1
−12%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5469541K2K2K1990201020202024Tieton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,052
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,439
+75%since 1990
from $7,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$460
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
63.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
36.4% rent
2.8
+49%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(180)
Asian0.9%(6)
Diversity Score71%(484)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(495)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(627)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score62.7%(724)
63
−12%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tieton, Washington?

Tieton, Washington has about 1,154 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tieton, Washington?

The typical household in Tieton, Washington earns about $30,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tieton, Washington expensive?

In Tieton, Washington, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Tieton, Washington?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tieton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tieton, Washington?

About 17.9% of people in Tieton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tieton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tieton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 472 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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