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Wahkiakum County

Washington · 3,978 residents · 262.928 sq mi
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Wahkiakum County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,800. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,978
+4%since 2000
from 3,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+18%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Wahkiakum County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,372
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,115
+21%since 2000
from $19,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+51%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.3%(316)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,678)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(108)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other2%(78)
Diversity Score13.3%(530)
Diversity Score
13
+61%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

Wahkiakum County, Washington has about 3,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wahkiakum County, Washington earns about $40,372 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 $206,800, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Wahkiakum County, Washington?

About 15.3% 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 12.2% 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 651 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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