Bickleton, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Bickleton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bickleton is a small community located in Washington, within Klickitat County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 611th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bickleton is 48.3 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 13.9% 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 Bickleton is $85,625. This is 13% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 86% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bickleton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $169,400. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bickleton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bickleton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.7%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bickleton, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.