Finley CDP, Benton County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Finley CDP, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Finley CDP, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Finley CDP, Washington. The estimated population of Finley CDP, Washington is 5,879 people, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look at the total population in Finley CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,879
+0.36%
-2.26%
2020
5,858
-2.71% -
2019
6,021
+0.62%
-
2018
5,984
-0.52% -
2017
6,015
- -

Population of Finley CDP, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.6%
76.9%
-8.19%
Black/African American
0%
1.2%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
24.7%
19.8%
+24.75%
Asian
0.2%
0.6%
-66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
0.8%
+462.50%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Finley CDP, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 -6.49% 46.1 -11% 40.5 -7.32%
2020 46.2 +24.19% 51.8 +47.16% 43.7 +12.05%
2019 37.2 -4.86% 35.2 0% 39 -8.67%
2018 39.1 +11.71% 35.2 +2.92% 42.7 +0.23%
2017 35 - 34.2 - 42.6 -

The median age of Finley CDP, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 451 -10.61% 381 -36.47% 380 241
10 to 19 688 -64.16% 423 +20.41% 320 460
20 to 29 270 +19.84% 333 +23.22% 290 403
30 to 39 471 -5.9% 224 +51.63% 373 354
40 to 49 222 22.06% 403 -27.65% 162 295
50 to 59 377 +101.47% 451 7.61% 855 437
60 to 69 434 -24.24% 402 -7.54% 332 356
70+ 186 +53.96% 299 +36.86% 216 405

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Finley CDP, Washington is $77,117.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Finley CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,036.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,050.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Finley CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Finley CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Finley CDP, Washington is currently $76,934.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.04% of households in Finley CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Finley CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Finley CDP is $26,537.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Finley CDP by the total population of Finley CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Finley CDP, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Finley CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Finley CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Finley CDP over the age of 16 is 4,800.

Of those people, a total of 61.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Finley CDP is 56.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 322 31.10% 16.00%
20 to 24 years 514 67.10% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 179 86.60% 35.50%
30 to 34 years 276 84.40% 59.00%
35 to 44 years 636 86.30% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 678 54.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 886 87.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 393 45.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 451 18.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 465 37.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Finley CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,941 62.90% 3.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 438 50.20% 22.70%
Two or more races 411 63.00% 32.80%
Hispanic or Latino 915 62.10% 28.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,608 61.90% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Finley CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Finley CDP is 2,694, with median earnings of $28,088.00.

Women in Finley CDP, Washington earning approximately 64.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,694 $28,088.00
Male 1,296 $37,970.00
Female 1,398 $24,352.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 151 $55,347.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 75 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 267 $19,491.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $73,787.00
Healthcare Support 205 $11,131.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $20,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 228 $63,026.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 247 $26,424.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $35,216.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $47,976.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 143 $59,063.00
Production 192 $41,477.00
Transportation and Material Moving 227 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 121 $57,431.00 30 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 75 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 247 $18,565.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $0.00 67 $0.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 192 $11,905.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $0.00 100 $21,905.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $24,873.00 116 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 99 $28,554.00 148 $12,457.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $0.00 170 $30,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $47,976.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $65,341.00 12 $0.00
Production 91 $90,179.00 101 $17,070.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $0.00 16 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,909 households in Finley CDP, with an average household size of 3.08 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,478 families in Finley CDP with an average family size of 3.46 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 980 156 342 431
Average Household Size 3.78 3.15 3.37 1.22
Total Families 980 156 342 0
Average Household Size 3.78 2.47 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 1,478 families in Finley CDP, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Finley CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,058 housing units in Finley CDP, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,909 92.76%
Vacant 149 7.24%

16.52% of the total 2,058 housing units in Finley CDP are rental units. This is approximately 340 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,500 are occupied by the owner - or 72.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Finley CDP is $1,109.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Finley CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    69
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    222
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Finley CDP is $257,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Finley CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    65
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    136
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    240
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    410
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    400
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    146
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Finley CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Finley CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    147
  • 1950 to 1959
    102
  • 1960 to 1969
    125
  • 1970 to 1979
    523
  • 1980 to 1989
    222
  • 1990 to 1999
    350
  • 2000 to 2009
    374
  • 2010 to 2013
    132
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Finley CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    361
  • 2 vehicles available
    531
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,017

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Finley CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Finley CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Finley CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    174
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    226
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    254
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    392
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    338
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    194
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    305
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    116
  • 90 or more minutes
    98

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Finley CDP, Washington in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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