Wahkiakum County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,658 | — | #2,922 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,653 | -16.6% | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.5 years | +40.1% | #75 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $396,800 | +40.8% | #292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,727 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.4% | #2,420 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wahkiakum County has a population of 4,658, making it the #2,922 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.5 years, which is 40.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wahkiakum County is $62,653, ranking #1,833 out of 3,222 counties — 16.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Wahkiakum County is $396,800 (+40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.2%.
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95.7% of residents in Wahkiakum County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Wahkiakum County, Washington
Wahkiakum County, Washington has a total population of 4,658, making it the 2,922nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wahkiakum County is 54.5 years, which is 40.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wahkiakum County is $62,653, which ranks #1,833 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Wahkiakum County is $396,800, 40.8% above the national median. Renters in Wahkiakum County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wahkiakum County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Wahkiakum County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Wahkiakum County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.