Wahkiakum County, WA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,705 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 16.4 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.74% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.6 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,026 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wahkiakum County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,494 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.66% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,500 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,086 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.8% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 05:30 AM – 05:59 AM .
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.7 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Wahkiakum County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Wahkiakum County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.0% | 16.4% | 19.0% |