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Wilson Creek

Washington · 204 residents (2025 est.) · 0.966 sq mi
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Wilson Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−9%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:204 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1511922342753161990201020202024Wilson Creek
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,954
+170%since 2000
from $11,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+2%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(22)
Asian1%(2)
Other2.4%(5)
Diversity Score31.2%(64)
Diversity Score
31
+251%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilson Creek, Washington?

Wilson Creek, Washington has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilson Creek, Washington?

The typical household in Wilson Creek, Washington earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson Creek, Washington expensive?

In Wilson Creek, Washington, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Wilson Creek, Washington?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson Creek, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilson Creek, Washington?

About 15.5% of people in Wilson Creek, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilson Creek, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilson Creek, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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