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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waitsburg

Washington · 1,040 residents · 1.163 sq mi
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Waitsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,583. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,040
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
894 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9101K1K1K1K1990201020202024Waitsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,583
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,527 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,000
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,803 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $485 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
22.8% rent
1.7
−32%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,133)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(34)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(119)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,010)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(24)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other2.1%(22)
Diversity Score12.2%(127)
12
+24%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waitsburg, Washington?

Waitsburg, Washington has about 1,040 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waitsburg, Washington?

The typical household in Waitsburg, Washington earns about $22,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waitsburg, Washington expensive?

In Waitsburg, Washington, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Waitsburg, Washington?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waitsburg, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waitsburg, Washington?

About 13.3% of people in Waitsburg, 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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