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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

White Salmon

Washington · 1,861 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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White Salmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,984. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 332 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,861
−15%vs 2000
vs 2,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,210 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,984
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,787 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,863
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,995 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $499 in 2000
US average: $450
57.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
3.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,746)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(133)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other4.4%(82)
Diversity Score28.4%(528)
28
−25%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in White Salmon, Washington?

White Salmon, Washington has about 1,861 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in White Salmon, Washington earns about $21,984 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 $70,500, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in White Salmon, Washington?

About 13.1% 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 19.4% of people in White Salmon, 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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