Eschbach, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 181, Eschbach'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

Eschbach is a small community located in Washington, within Yakima County. The total population is 181. It ranks as the 564th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eschbach is 44.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eschbach is $79,375. This is 19% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Eschbach. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 16.5%. This is 225% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $605,500. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eschbach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents.

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 92.8%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eschbach, 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.