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Wauna

Washington · 4,805 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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Wauna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $503,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,805
−1%since 2023
from 4,831 in 2023
2010 – 2024
763 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 767 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.2
+2%since 2023
from 44.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Wauna
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$46,385
−1%since 2023
from $46,837 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.400
−3%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$503,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $464,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,602
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,589 in 2023
US average: $1,442
86.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
13.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.9
+13%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(4,277)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(231)
Asian1.8%(88)
Other4.1%(200)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(4,201)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino6%(289)
Asian1.4%(68)
Other4.7%(224)
Diversity Score28.7%(1,379)
29
+8%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
−7%since 2023
from 30.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauna, Washington?

Wauna, Washington has about 4,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauna, Washington?

The typical household in Wauna, Washington earns about $103,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wauna, Washington expensive?

In Wauna, Washington, the median home is worth about $503,300, and the typical rent is about $1,602 a month.

How educated are people in Wauna, Washington?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wauna, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wauna, Washington?

About 6.0% of people in Wauna, 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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