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Wauna

Washington · 4,186 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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Wauna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $298,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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
4,186
+7%vs 2011
vs 3,928 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
665 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 624 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−3%vs 2011
vs 42.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,140
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $74,688 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,632
−2%vs 2011
vs $32,430 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.371 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $306,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,121 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−19.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.1% in 2011
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−7%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,547)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(146)
Asian1.7%(65)
Other3.8%(150)
Diversity Score22.7%(891)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,702)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(154)
Asian2.3%(96)
Other4.1%(173)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,064)
Diversity Score
25
+12%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 25.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
52.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauna, Washington?

Wauna, Washington has about 4,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauna, Washington?

The typical household in Wauna, Washington earns about $78,140 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 $298,200, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Wauna, Washington?

About 30.0% 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 6.4% of people in Wauna, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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