CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Washington · Whitman County · 3,013 residents · 0.569 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest high poverty in WA#351 US60.0%#2lowest low broadband in WA#91 US44.0%#4lowest young in WA#221 US19.7 yrs#10lowest low income in WA$31,250TRACT SHAPE · Whitman County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2020, a loss of 1,020 residents. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Whitman County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,013
−25%since 2020
from 4,033 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,295 / sq mi
−25%since 2020
from 7,088 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−1%since 2020
from 19.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,696 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,429
+34%since 2020
from $6,312 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
60.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−22%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,086
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,045 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
96.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(2,580)
Black2.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(533)
Asian12.8%(515)
Other7.2%(290)
Diversity Score68.9%(2,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(1,880)
Black1.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(342)
Asian15.9%(478)
Other8.9%(268)
Diversity Score70.6%(2,126)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.8 min
−1%since 2020
from 12.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
44.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
28.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
45.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 81.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 60.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Whitman CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024