Hoodsport, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 216, Hoodsport'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

Hoodsport is a small community located in Washington, within Mason County. The total population is 216. It ranks as the 552nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hoodsport is 50.2 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 2.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hoodsport is $121,250. This is 24% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hoodsport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $402,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hoodsport has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 93.2%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hoodsport, 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.