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Asotin County

Washington · 22,285 residents · 636.075 sq mi
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Asotin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,285
+8%since 2000
from 20,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+17%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Asotin County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,941
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,397
+71%since 2000
from $17,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(19,426)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2%(401)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(1,355)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(19,473)
Black0.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(915)
Asian0.9%(206)
Other4.5%(1,007)
Diversity Score24%(5,341)
Segregation Score26.7%(5,958)
Diversity Score
24
+264%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asotin County, Washington?

Asotin County, Washington has about 22,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asotin County, Washington?

The typical household in Asotin County, Washington earns about $53,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asotin County, Washington expensive?

In Asotin County, Washington, the median home is worth about $211,900, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Asotin County, Washington?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Asotin County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asotin County, Washington?

About 13.1% of people in Asotin County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asotin County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Asotin County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,680 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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