Wahkiakum County, WA

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2019 Population

4,268

1.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

55.1

1.47% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.32%

6.28% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$53,227

1.59% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$218,800

5.7% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,313

5.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Wahkiakum County, WA had a population of 4.27k people with a median age of 55.1 and a median household income of $53,227. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Wahkiakum County, WA grew from 4,189 to 4,268, a 1.89% increase and its median household income declined from $54,085 to $53,227, a −1.59% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wahkiakum County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.1%), Other (Hispanic) (2.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%). 0% of the households in Wahkiakum County, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.9% of the residents in Wahkiakum County, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Wahkiakum County, WA was $218,800, and the homeownership rate was 86.7%. Most people in Wahkiakum County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Wahkiakum County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Wahkiakum County, WA borders Clatsop County, OR, Columbia County, OR, Cowlitz County, WA, Lewis County, WA, and Pacific County, WA.

United States Washington

Diversity

Wahkiakum County, WA is home to a population of 4.27k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.71% of Wahkiakum County, WA residents were born outside of the country (201 people).

In 2019, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.7k people) in Wahkiakum County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 175 White (Hispanic) and 105 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wahkiakum County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.7k ± 119
White (Hispanic)
175 ± 73
Other (Hispanic)
105 ± 82

6.89%

Hispanic Population

294 people

6.89% of the people in Wahkiakum County, WA are hispanic (294 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

201 people

3.15%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

132 people

As of 2019, 4.71% of Wahkiakum County, WA residents (201 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wahkiakum County, WA was 3.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wahkiakum County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 12.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Wahkiakum County, WA was 55.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 55, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 56. But people in Wahkiakum County, WA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Wahkiakum County, WA residents was 54.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.9% of Wahkiakum County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Wahkiakum County, WA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
228 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
77 ± 46
Gulf War (2001-)
59 ± 37

Wahkiakum County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Wahkiakum County, WA is $53,227. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Wahkiakum County, WA was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $53,227, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Wahkiakum County, WA employs 1.31k people. The largest industries in Wahkiakum County, WA are Construction (167 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (166 people), and Educational Services (144 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($62,250), and Construction ($51,950).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,227

2019 value

± $7,419

−1.59%

1 Year Growth

± 16.1%

Households in Wahkiakum County, WA have a median annual income of $53,227, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,085 in 2018, which represents a −1.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wahkiakum County, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wahkiakum County, WA was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $53,227, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wahkiakum County, WA (309 out of 4.22k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
271 ± 81
Other
29 ± 62
Hispanic
29 ± 62

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wahkiakum County, WA is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.31k

2019 Value

± 196

−5.06%

1 Year decline

± 22.2%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wahkiakum County, WA declined at a rate of −5.06%, from 1.38k employees to 1.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wahkiakum County, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (177 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (137 people), and Management Occupations (121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wahkiakum County, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wahkiakum County, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (177 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (137 people), and Management Occupations (121 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wahkiakum County, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (5.27 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (2.24 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.07 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wahkiakum County, WA, by median earnings, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations ($79,688), Natural Resources, Construction, & Maintenance Occupations ($78,125), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,438).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.31k

2019 Value

± 196

−5.06%

1 Year decline

± 22.2%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wahkiakum County, WA declined at a rate of −5.06%, from 1.38k employees to 1.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wahkiakum County, WA, are Construction (167 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (166 people), and Educational Services (144 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wahkiakum County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Wahkiakum County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Wahkiakum County, WA, by number of employees, are Construction (167 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (166 people), and Educational Services (144 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wahkiakum County, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6.77 times higher than expected), Construction (1.95 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.82 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wahkiakum County, WA, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($62,250), and Construction ($51,950).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wahkiakum County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.3%), followed by Other (7.72%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.72%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (35.3%), followed by Other (7.72%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wahkiakum County, WA

57% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wahkiakum County, WA was $218,800 in 2019, which is 0.91 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $207,000 to $218,800, a 5.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Wahkiakum County, WA is 86.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Wahkiakum County, WA have an average commute time of 35.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wahkiakum County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$218,800

2019 Median

± $15,253

$207,000

2018 Median

± $19,377

In 2019, the median property value in Wahkiakum County, WA grew to to $218,800 from the previous year's value of $207,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wahkiakum County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wahkiakum County, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$53,227

Median Household Income

± $7,419

1.9k

Number of Households

± 216

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.9k households in Wahkiakum County, WA declined from $53,227 from the previous year's value of $54,085.

The following chart displays the households in Wahkiakum County, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wahkiakum County, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wahkiakum County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

86.7%

2019 Homeownership

85.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 86.7% of the housing units in Wahkiakum County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Wahkiakum County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

35.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wahkiakum County, WA have a longer commute time (35.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 9.68% of the workforce in Wahkiakum County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Worked At Home (5.68%)
Carpooled (4.68%)

In 2019, 84.8% of workers in Wahkiakum County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.68%) and those who carpooled to work (4.68%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

94.2% of the population of Wahkiakum County, WA has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 26.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 3.76% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.78%

Uninsured

32.2%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

26.2%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

3.76%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wahkiakum County, WA declined by 19.4% from 7.17% to 5.78%.

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