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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wahkiakum County

Washington · 3,824 residents · 262.928 sq mi
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Wahkiakum County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,444. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $133,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,824
+15%since 1990
from 3,327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.4
+11%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wahkiakum County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,444
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,063
+55%since 1990
from $12,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
20.3% rent
3.4
+46%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,156)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(72)
Asian0.8%(27)
Diversity Score17%(565)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,546)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(98)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score8.3%(316)
8
−51%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−32%since 1990
from 32.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

Wahkiakum County, Washington has about 3,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wahkiakum County, Washington earns about $39,444 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 $133,700, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

About 14.8% 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 8.1% 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 497 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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