Asotin County, Washington Demographics 2026
Asotin County, Washington has a population of 22,424, the 30th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $69,107 and the median home value is $286,200. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
Asotin County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Asotin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 7,240 | $53,092 | 19.3% | $216,900 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,144 | $89,628 | 9.6% | $342,700 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,678 | $52,406 | 19.7% | $253,200 |
| Asotin | 1,039 | $88,750 | 11.2% | $275,400 |
| Anatone | 10 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Asotin County is located in Washington with a total population of 22,424. It is the 30th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Asotin County is 45.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Asotin County is $69,107. This is 27% lower than the state median of $94,952. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $286,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Asotin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.
Education
24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Asotin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Asotin County, Washington?
Asotin County has a population of 22,424, making it the 30th most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Asotin County?
The median household income in Asotin County is $69,107 with a poverty rate of 14.9%.
How many cities are in Asotin County, Washington?
Asotin County contains 5 Census-designated places.