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Tonasket

Washington · 1,133 residents (2025 est.) · 0.944 sq mi
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Tonasket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $210,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
Unchangedsince 2000
from 994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+10%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8409931K1K1K1990201020202024Tonasket
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,591
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,553
+92%since 2000
from $13,293 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−2%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+100%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(857)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(101)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(126)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other2.8%(28)
Diversity Score35.5%(353)
Diversity Score
36
+42%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonasket, Washington?

Tonasket, Washington has about 993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonasket, Washington?

The typical household in Tonasket, Washington earns about $37,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonasket, Washington expensive?

In Tonasket, Washington, the median home is worth about $210,600, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Tonasket, Washington?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tonasket, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonasket, Washington?

About 26.7% of people in Tonasket, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonasket, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonasket, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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