Cherry Grove, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 779, Cherry Grove'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

Cherry Grove is a small community located in Washington, within Clark County. The total population is 779. It ranks as the 422nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cherry Grove is 47.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 0.9%. This is 91% 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 Cherry Grove, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $826,400. Housing costs are 46% higher than the state median of $564,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cherry Grove has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.0% vs 63.1%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

38.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 99.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cherry Grove, 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.