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Wahkiakum County

Washington · 4,873 residents (2025 est.) · 262.928 sq mi
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Wahkiakum County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,653. Population has grown 22% 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 $396,800. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,658
+22%since 2000
from 3,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 15 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+23%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,873 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wahkiakum County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(172)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(224)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(266)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(207)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(210)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.4%(345)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(454)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(478)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(712)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.8%(969)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(486)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,653
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,882
+88%since 2000
from $19,063 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+24%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+27%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,546)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(98)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,953)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(261)
Asian1.7%(78)
Other7%(327)
Diversity Score
34
+110%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(102)
Spaniard1.8%(86)
Cuban1.3%(62)
Asian origin
Chinese1.2%(54)
Korean0.4%(18)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English15.3%(715)
German13.4%(624)
Irish8.2%(384)
Norwegian5.5%(254)
American5.3%(245)
Scottish4.6%(214)
Swedish4.1%(192)
Italian3.7%(174)
Finnish3.3%(154)
French2.4%(113)
Polish2.3%(109)
Swiss1.7%(81)
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Scotch-Irish1.5%(68)
Danish1.3%(59)
Ukrainian0.5%(23)
Welsh0.5%(21)
Czech0.4%(20)
British0.4%(17)
Russian0.4%(17)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Greek0.3%(12)
Arab0.2%(9)
Lebanese0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Lithuanian0.2%(7)
Austrian0.1%(4)
Slovene0.1%(4)
Slovak0%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.7%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.5%(416)
Married61.2%(1,242)
Widowed3.4%(68)
Divorced14.9%(303)
Women 15+
Never married12%(236)
Married64.5%(1,269)
Widowed8.5%(167)
Divorced15%(295)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

Wahkiakum County, Washington has about 4,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wahkiakum County, Washington earns about $62,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahkiakum County, Washington expensive?

In Wahkiakum County, Washington, the median home is worth about $396,800, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wahkiakum County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

About 17.8% of people in Wahkiakum County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahkiakum County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahkiakum County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,331 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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