2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,573
Wahkiakum County is a small rural county in Washington with a population of 4,573. The median household income is $57,091, 12% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.7%, median home value is $344,500, and 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 27% below the national average.
Population
4,573
2023 estimate
Rank #2930 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,091
Household
Rank #2180 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$344,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #349 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1507 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
12.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
25% below Washington avg·12% below national avg
Poverty Rate
28% below Washington avg·5% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
26% below Washington avg·27% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,879
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% below Washington avg·65% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Washington avg·17% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
20% above Washington avg·16% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Washington avg·36% below national avg
Housing Units
2,207
Households
2,026
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,797
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.7%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Washington avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Washington avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.9%
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