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Pend Oreille County

Washington · 13,401 residents · 1,400.245 sq mi
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Pend Oreille County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,401
+14%since 2000
from 11,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+23%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,021
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,326
+93%since 2000
from $15,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+34%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(10,821)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(241)
Asian0.6%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(848)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(11,684)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(448)
Asian0.5%(69)
Other8%(1,069)
Diversity Score27.9%(3,743)
Segregation Score16.9%(2,259)
Diversity Score
28
+287%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pend Oreille County, Washington?

Pend Oreille County, Washington has about 13,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pend Oreille County, Washington?

The typical household in Pend Oreille County, Washington earns about $55,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pend Oreille County, Washington expensive?

In Pend Oreille County, Washington, the median home is worth about $243,100, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Pend Oreille County, Washington?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pend Oreille County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pend Oreille County, Washington?

About 9.8% of people in Pend Oreille County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pend Oreille County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pend Oreille County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,486 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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