Inchelium, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 455, Inchelium'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

Inchelium is a small community located in Washington, within Ferry County. The total population is 455. It ranks as the 486th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Inchelium is 40.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Inchelium is $68,750. This is 30% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 24.4%. This is 380% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $168,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Inchelium is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Inchelium is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 96.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Inchelium, 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.