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White Swan

Washington · 588 residents · 2.667 sq mi
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White Swan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,234. Population has fallen 81% since 2000, a loss of 2,445 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,100. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−81%since 2000
from 3,033 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
−81%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.7
−2%since 2000
from 25.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3141K2K3K3K1990201020202024White Swan
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,189 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,128
+24%since 2000
from $10,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(674)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16%(485)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other63.9%(376)
Diversity Score61.4%(361)
Diversity Score
61
−2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
3.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.7%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2013
from 52.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 49.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 77.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Swan, Washington?

White Swan, Washington has about 588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Swan, Washington earns about $60,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Swan, Washington expensive?

In White Swan, Washington, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in White Swan, Washington?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in White Swan, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Swan, Washington?

About 40.7% of people in White Swan, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Swan, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, White Swan, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,167 residents, a change of about -79 percent over that period.

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