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Waitsburg

Washington · 1,217 residents · 1.163 sq mi
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Waitsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,217
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9101K1K1K1K1990201020202024Waitsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,568
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,527 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,867
+24%since 2000
from $16,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,097)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(64)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other3.4%(41)
Diversity Score22.2%(271)
Diversity Score
22
+126%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waitsburg, Washington?

Waitsburg, Washington has about 1,217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waitsburg, Washington?

The typical household in Waitsburg, Washington earns about $45,568 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 $144,800, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Waitsburg, Washington?

About 19.3% 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 6.6% of people in Waitsburg, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waitsburg, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Waitsburg, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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