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Wishram

Washington · 411 residents · 1.654 sq mi
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Wishram has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $162,000. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
+27%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
248 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+19%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2833504174845512000201020202024Wishram
2024411
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,193
+37%since 2000
from $15,414 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−22%since 2010
from 0.550 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+83%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(42)
Diversity Score24.6%(101)
Diversity Score
25
+190%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+98%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% 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
21.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.7%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wishram, Washington?

Wishram, Washington has about 411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wishram, Washington?

The typical household in Wishram, Washington earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wishram, Washington expensive?

In Wishram, Washington, the median home is worth about $162,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Wishram, Washington?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wishram, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wishram, Washington?

About 33.8% of people in Wishram, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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