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Waitsburg

Washington · 1,166 residents · 1.163 sq mi
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Waitsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,611. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
−4%since 2000
from 1,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9101K1K1K1K1990201020202024Waitsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,611
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,960
+96%since 2000
from $16,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(979)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(102)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.7%(54)
Diversity Score31.6%(369)
Diversity Score
32
+221%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waitsburg, Washington?

Waitsburg, Washington has about 1,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waitsburg, Washington?

The typical household in Waitsburg, Washington earns about $63,611 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 $184,800, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Waitsburg, Washington?

About 22.0% 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 12.5% 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 126 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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