Brush Prairie CDP, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Brush Prairie CDP is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 2,563. It ranks as the 280th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brush Prairie CDP is 49.2 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brush Prairie CDP is $115,511. This is 22% higher than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $515,000. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brush Prairie CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 14.1%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brush Prairie CDP, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.