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Warden

Washington · 2,692 residents · 2.933 sq mi
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Warden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,400. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,692
+6%since 2000
from 2,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Warden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,050
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,077
+22%since 2000
from $9,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(684)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(1,827)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(1,273)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(548)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(2,075)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,153)
Diversity Score
43
−14%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
45.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warden, Washington?

Warden, Washington has about 2,692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warden, Washington?

The typical household in Warden, Washington earns about $29,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warden, Washington expensive?

In Warden, Washington, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Warden, Washington?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Warden, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warden, Washington?

About 38.1% of people in Warden, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warden, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Warden, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,053 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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