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Wauna

Washington · 4,421 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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Wauna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $337,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,421
+3%since 2019
from 4,294 in 2019
2010 – 2024
702 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 682 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.2
−7%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Wauna
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,962
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,700 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$45,352
+7%since 2019
from $42,391 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$337,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $334,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,364
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,292 in 2019
US average: $1,124
83.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
16.7% rent
3.3
−16%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84%(3,606)
Black1.7%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(137)
Asian3.1%(134)
Other8%(345)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,535)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(3,595)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(249)
Asian2.3%(103)
Other4.6%(204)
Diversity Score31.4%(1,390)
31
−12%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.4 min
+1%since 2019
from 33.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
74.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
64.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
38.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wauna, Washington?

Wauna, Washington has about 4,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauna, Washington?

The typical household in Wauna, Washington earns about $100,962 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 $337,800, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Wauna, Washington?

About 34.1% 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 4.2% 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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