Wahkiakum County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wahkiakum County, 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 Wahkiakum County, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wahkiakum County, Washington. The estimated population of Wahkiakum County, Washington is 4,373 people, with a median age of 56.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,373
+1.27%
+6.53%
2020
4,318
+1.17%
-
2019
4,268
+1.89%
-
2018
4,189
+2.05%
-
2017
4,105
 - -

Population of Wahkiakum County, 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
82.3%
88.5%
 -7.01%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.2%
 +550.00%
Native
0.3%
1.9%
 -84.21%
Hispanic
7.9%
5.8%
 +36.21%
Asian
1.6%
1.7%
 -5.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
1.9%
 +189.47%
Other
1.1%
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 Wahkiakum County, 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 56.7 +1.8% 54.4 -2.16% 58.8 +5.57%
2020 55.7 +1.09% 55.6 +0.36% 55.7 +1.27%
2019 55.1 +1.47% 55.4 +2.59% 55 +0.92%
2018 54.3 +1.88% 54 +1.31% 54.5 +2.25%
2017 53.3 - 53.3 - 53.3 -

The median age of Wahkiakum County, 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 9 123 +77.06% 198 -3.08% 238 188
10 to 19 209 +27.34% 224 -8.56% 239 199
20 to 29 228 -58.51% 125 +34.05% 101 172
30 to 39 139 +23.97% 227 -35.48% 166 142
40 to 49 187 +45.22% 166 +18.42% 279 188
50 to 59 247 -25.79% 334 -18.92% 189 272
60 to 69 419 +16.9% 439 +27.84% 484 572
70+ 433 +10.91% 407 +14.36% 476 468

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wahkiakum County, Washington is $54,422.00.

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 Wahkiakum County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,620.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,036.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,219.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wahkiakum County, 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 Wahkiakum County, Washington is currently $70,177.00.

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.

3.91% of households in Wahkiakum County 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 Wahkiakum County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wahkiakum County is $30,226.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wahkiakum County 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
    13.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.51%

Employment

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

The total population of Wahkiakum County over the age of 16 is 3,717.

Of those people, a total of 40.70% 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 Wahkiakum County is 38.90%.

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 208 38.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 119 49.60% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 154 80.50% 12.10%
30 to 34 years 168 57.70% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 418 76.60% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 389 69.70% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 261 61.30% 9.40%
60 to 64 years 580 40.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 884 13.60% 7.50%
75 years and over 536 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wahkiakum County. 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 3,309 41.90% 3.70%
Black or African American 5 20.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 12.50% 0.00%
Asian 62 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 107 48.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 226 31.40% 18.30%
Hispanic or Latino 287 71.10% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,157 40.00% 3.60%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wahkiakum County is 1,447, with median earnings of $36,675.00.

Women in Wahkiakum County, Washington earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,447 $36,675.00
Male 825 $46,343.00
Female 622 $26,639.00

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 154 $55,588.00
Business and Financial 58 $11,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $74,444.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $63,977.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $40,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $37,738.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $71,188.00
Healthcare Support 96 $28,966.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32 $16,548.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $4,901.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $14,500.00
Sales 70 $19,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $25,495.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $36,575.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $57,350.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $57,250.00
Production 76 $41,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $105,909.00

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 94 $56,176.00 60 $38,000.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 45 $7,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 17 $11,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 45 $0.00
Healthcare Support 51 $0.00 45 $14,663.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1 $0.00 31 $16,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $10,625.00 35 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 56 $19,196.00 14 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $2,499.00 198 $25,755.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $36,575.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 143 $56,650.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 25 $57,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 53 $49,432.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $105,568.00 33 $250,001.00

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 1,891 households in Wahkiakum County, with an average household size of 2.29 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 1,294 families in Wahkiakum County with an average family size of 2.78 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 1,150 56 88 597
Average Household Size 2.79 2.2 3.41 1.17
Total Families 1,150 56 88 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.14 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 1,294 families in Wahkiakum County, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wahkiakum County:

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 2,161 housing units in Wahkiakum County, Washington.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,891 87.51%
Vacant 270 12.49%

9.39% of the total 2,161 housing units in Wahkiakum County are rental units. This is approximately 203 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,659 are occupied by the owner - or 76.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wahkiakum County is $867.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wahkiakum County 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
    29
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    116
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $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 Wahkiakum County is $232,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    169
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    86
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    456
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    376
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    115
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    464
  • 1940 to 1949
    57
  • 1950 to 1959
    99
  • 1960 to 1969
    175
  • 1970 to 1979
    298
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    345
  • 2000 to 2009
    259
  • 2010 to 2013
    240
  • 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 Wahkiakum County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    63
  • 1 vehicle available
    444
  • 2 vehicles available
    857
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    527

Commuting to Work

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

42.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wahkiakum County.

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
    172
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    136
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    115
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    148
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    57
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    18
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    98
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    148
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    127
  • 90 or more minutes
    176

Summary

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Places in Wahkiakum County, Washington

We have data for 14 places in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.