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White Salmon

Washington · 2,655 residents (2025 est.) · 1.538 sq mi
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White Salmon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,923. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $614,900. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 181%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,548
+16%since 2000
from 2,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+41%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,655 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,923
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,787 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,213
+207%since 2000
from $17,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+4%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,900
+181%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.4
+144%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,743)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(369)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(260)
Asian1.5%(39)
Other2.7%(68)
Diversity Score32%(815)
Diversity Score
32
−15%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Salmon, Washington?

White Salmon, Washington has about 2,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Salmon, Washington?

The typical household in White Salmon, Washington earns about $72,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Salmon, Washington expensive?

In White Salmon, Washington, the median home is worth about $614,900, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in White Salmon, Washington?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Salmon, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Salmon, Washington?

About 3.5% of people in White Salmon, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Salmon, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, White Salmon, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 687 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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