Packwood, WA

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2023 Population

118

1.72% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

63.6

6.06% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.9%

14.7% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$35,250

2023 Median Property Value

$277,700

2.25% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

144% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Packwood, WA had a population of 118 people with a median age of 63.6 and a median household income of $35,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Packwood, WA grew from 116 to 118, a 1.72% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to $35,250, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Packwood, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (25.4%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Packwood, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Packwood, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Packwood, WA was $277,700, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Packwood, WA worked at home, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Packwood, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Packwood, WA is home to a population of 118 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Packwood, WA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 2.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88 people) in Packwood, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Packwood, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Packwood, WA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Packwood, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Packwood, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
88 ± 117
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
30 ± 51.7
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 13

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Packwood, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Vietnam
0 ± 23

Packwood, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Packwood, WA employs 66 people. The largest industries in Packwood, WA are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (36 people), Retail Trade (30 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (0 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 117

144%

1 Year growth

± 170%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Packwood, WA grew at a rate of 144%, from 27 employees to 66 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Packwood, WA, are Management Occupations (36 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (0 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Packwood, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 117

144%

1 Year growth

± 170%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Packwood, WA grew at a rate of 144%, from 27 employees to 66 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Packwood, WA, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (36 people), Retail Trade (30 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (0 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Packwood, WA, though some of these residents may live in Packwood, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Packwood, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Packwood, WA was $277,700 in 2023, which is 0.915 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $271,600 to $277,700, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Packwood, WA is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Packwood, WA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Packwood, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$277,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,074

$73

Median Property Taxes

±$85

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Packwood, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Packwood, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

100%

Homeownership

2023

100%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Packwood, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage stayed from the previous year's rate of 100%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Packwood, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9720

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Packwood, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,250

Median Household Income

± $8,385

Number of Households

± 89

In 2022, the median household income of the 73 households in Packwood, WA N/A $35,250 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Packwood, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Packwood, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (54.5%)
Drove Alone (45.5%)
Carpooled (0%)

In 2023, 54.5% of workers in Packwood, WA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (45.5%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Packwood, WA have a similar commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Packwood, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Packwood, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Packwood, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Packwood, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Packwood, WA (14 out of 118 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Packwood, WA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Packwood, WA has health coverage, with 25.4% on employee plans, 32.2% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 36.4% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, WA see 2346 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.64% increase from the previous year (2242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1481 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 182 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,346 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lewis County, WA

Primary care physicians in Lewis County, WA see an average of 2,346 patients per year. This represents a 4.64% increase from the previous year (2,242 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lewis County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 0% under 18 years, 0% between 18 and 34 years, 69.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.93%

Uninsured

25.4%

Employer Coverage

32.2%

Medicaid

Medicare

36.4%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Packwood, WA grew by 14.7% from 5.17% to 5.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Packwood, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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