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Tieton

Washington · 1,389 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 $49,085. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,400. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,389
+20%since 2000
from 1,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
+18%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5469541K2K2K1990201020202024Tieton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,085
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,705
+2%since 2000
from $12,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing13.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(495)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(627)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(724)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(333)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(1,004)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other4.3%(60)
Diversity Score54.5%(757)
Diversity Score
55
−13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
41.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tieton, Washington?

Tieton, Washington has about 1,389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tieton, Washington?

The typical household in Tieton, Washington earns about $49,085 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 $142,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Tieton, Washington?

About 4.4% 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 26.9% 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 707 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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