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Toppenish

Washington · 8,854 residents · 2.173 sq mi
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Toppenish has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $142,300. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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

8,854
−1%since 2000
from 8,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,075 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
28.5
+15%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Toppenish
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,981
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$16,977
+87%since 2000
from $9,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
14.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$142,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$741
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
58.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
2.7
−17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(1,398)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino75.7%(6,774)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(3,270)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(627)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(7,474)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other3.5%(311)
Diversity Score26.2%(2,321)
26
−28%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
73.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
3.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
65.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
47.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
34.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 60.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toppenish, Washington?

Toppenish, Washington has about 8,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toppenish, Washington?

The typical household in Toppenish, Washington earns about $52,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toppenish, Washington expensive?

In Toppenish, Washington, the median home is worth about $142,300, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Toppenish, Washington?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Toppenish, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toppenish, Washington?

About 14.5% of people in Toppenish, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toppenish, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Toppenish, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,435 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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