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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Clarkston-Highland

Washington · 5,261 residents · 2.809 sq mi
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West Clarkston-Highland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,900. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,261
+12%since 2000
from 4,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024West Clarkston-Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.7%(351)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96%(316)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.5%(289)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.8%(306)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(340)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.7%(618)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.1%(532)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.1%(741)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.7%(723)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.4%(549)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.9%(362)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(134)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,772
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,311 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,785
+26%since 2000
from $15,762 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+5%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,422)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(94)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,866)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(159)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other8.3%(437)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(78)
Ancestry
German37.6%(2,043)
Irish17.9%(974)
English13.3%(723)
American6.8%(367)
Swedish5.9%(319)
Norwegian5.4%(295)
Scottish4.8%(261)
French3.5%(191)
Dutch3.4%(183)
Italian2.4%(129)
Polish1.8%(97)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(84)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.3%(71)
Welsh0.9%(51)
Hungarian0.8%(42)
British0.5%(26)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Finnish0.3%(17)
Russian0.3%(14)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(888)
Married38.7%(939)
Widowed5%(122)
Divorced19.7%(478)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(547)
Married42.3%(974)
Widowed15.5%(357)
Divorced18.5%(425)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington?

West Clarkston-Highland, Washington has about 5,261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington?

The typical household in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington earns about $40,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Clarkston-Highland, Washington expensive?

In West Clarkston-Highland, Washington, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington?

About 14.1% of people in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Clarkston-Highland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, West Clarkston-Highland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,348 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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