Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Clarkston Heights-Vineland is a small city located in Washington, within Asotin County. The total population is 7,884. It ranks as the 154th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarkston Heights-Vineland is 53.9 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarkston Heights-Vineland is $101,286. This is 3% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $385,900. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clarkston Heights-Vineland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clarkston Heights-Vineland, 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.