CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

White Salmon

Washington · 2,224 residents · 1.538 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

White Salmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,000. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,224
+1%since 2000
from 2,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,446 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,505
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,787 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,951
+16%since 2000
from $17,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
22.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information0.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$249,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$460
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $853
34.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
44.0% rent
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
54.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
7.4
+115%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in White Salmon on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,587)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(543)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,097)
49
+31%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
34.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
50.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
18.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to White Salmon

Head to head

Compare White Salmon to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in White Salmon, Washington?

White Salmon, Washington has about 2,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Salmon, Washington earns about $33,505 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 $249,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in White Salmon, Washington?

About 21.7% 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 22.5% 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 363 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →