Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA

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2023 Population

111,418

1.34% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

46.3

0.216% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.3%

1.32% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,733

5.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$295,800

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

39,441

4.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 111k people with a median age of 46.3 and a median household income of $62,733. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA grew from 109,940 to 111,418, a 1.34% increase and its median household income grew from $59,374 to $62,733, a 5.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.88%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.72%), Other (Hispanic) (3.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.63%).

8.93% of the households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, 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.

96% of the residents in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was $295,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA borders Chelan & Douglas Counties PUMA, WA, Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, Bonner, Latah, Shoshone, Boundary, Benewah & Kootenai (Southeast) Counties PUMA, ID, Skagit County PUMA, WA, Spokane County (Outer)--Cheney City PUMA, WA, and Whatcom County (Outer)--Lynden, Ferndale & Blaine Cities PUMA, WA.

United States Idaho Washington

Population & Diversity

Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 111k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 6% of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (6.68k people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.37k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (7,245 households), Russian (614 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (437 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,100

Women

49.3%

55,649

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,749 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.6k ± 409
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.56k ± 602
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.37k ± 409

10.2%

Hispanic Population

11.3k people

10.2% of the people in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (11.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,744 ± 1,476 people
Canada
481 ± 537 people
Jamaica
451 ± 520 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,744 Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Canada with 481 and Jamaica with 451.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.68k people

5.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.58k people

As of 2023, 6% of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA residents (6.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,245 households (6.85%)
Russian
614 households (0.58%)
Other Native Languages of North America
437 households (0.413%)

8.93% of the households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 6.85% of the households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,144 ± 400
Gulf War (2001-)
1,272 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
1,036 ± 189

Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA employs 39.4k people. The largest industries in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people), Construction (3,232 people), and Farming (2,483 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($152,442), Rail transportation ($120,252), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($108,692).

Males in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,652. The income inequality in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,924

Women

47.2%

20,020

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 37,944 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

39.4k

2022 Value

4.51%

1 Year growth

± 4.51%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 37.7k employees to 39.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,756 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,070 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,026 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

39.4k

2022 Value

4.51%

1 Year growth

± 4.51%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 37.7k employees to 39.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people), Construction (3,232 people), and Farming (2,483 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,959

Median earning men ± $1,889

$35,628

Median earning women ± $1,234

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,586), Public Administration ($69,514), and Information ($69,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,381), Construction ($49,934), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,366).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.01%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% 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 8.06%.

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

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 Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.837% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Some college (22.2k), and Secondary Education (12.7k).

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 Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was $295,800 in 2023, which is 0.975 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $268,500 to $295,800, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA is $62,733. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

Housing

Property

$295,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,920

$34,251

Median Property Taxes

±$1,171

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 Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.8% of the housing units in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, 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.

$62,733

Median Household Income

± $2,895

45.2k

Number of Households

± 1,343

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA grew to $62,733 from the previous year's value of $59,374.

The following chart displays the households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.426

2022 Wage GINI in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.97% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (10.7%)

In 2023, 71.5% of workers in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (10.7%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3% of the workforce in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA (16.9k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

90.7% of the population of Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 30.9% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.35%

Uninsured

30.9%

Employer Coverage

26.8%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA grew by 1.74% from 9.19% to 9.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.