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West Clarkston-Highland

Washington · 5,488 residents · 2.809 sq mi
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West Clarkston-Highland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,950. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
5,488
+17%since 2000
from 4,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,954 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024West Clarkston-Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,950
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,311 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,774
+51%since 2000
from $15,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+19%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.8%(319)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(4,757)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(265)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other5.2%(285)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,465)
Diversity Score
27
+294%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

West Clarkston-Highland, Washington has about 5,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Clarkston-Highland, Washington earns about $45,950 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 $179,600, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

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

About 18.8% 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 16.2% 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 1,575 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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