Kettle Falls city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Kettle Falls city, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Kettle Falls city, Washington has a total population of 1,703, the 338th largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $49,750, which is 48% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 48% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Kettle Falls city Quick Facts

Population 1,703

Median Household Income $49,750

Median Home Value $215,100

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

High School Graduation Rate 86.2%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 1,703 338th of 631

Median Income $49,750 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 16.8% 35% higher national

Median Home Value $215,100 bottom 20%

How Kettle Falls city Compares

Median Household Income

Kettle Falls city

$49,750

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Kettle Falls city

$215,100

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.7%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 16.7%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

31.5%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Kettle Falls city Rankings in Washington

#338 Population of 631

#525 Median Income of 631

#411 Education of 631

#494 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Kettle Falls city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Brewster city	1,737	$52,885	$237,800	8.3%	27.1%
Royal City city	1,615	$49,417	$180,300	15.3%	28.2%
Lakeview CDP	1,601	$49,167	$200,300	11.3%	19.6%
Ocean Park CDP	1,777	$53,889	$290,400	24.1%	9.4%
Fords Prairie CDP	1,762	$55,556	$297,400	22.5%	14.2%

Population Overview

Kettle Falls city is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 1,703. It ranks as the 338th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kettle Falls city is 44.3 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kettle Falls city is $49,750. This is 48% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $215,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kettle Falls city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kettle Falls city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kettle Falls city, Washington?

Kettle Falls city, Washington has a population of 1,703 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Kettle Falls city, WA?

The median household income in Kettle Falls city is $49,750, which is 37% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Kettle Falls city, WA?

The poverty rate in Kettle Falls city is 16.8%. This means approximately 282 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Kettle Falls city, Washington?

Kettle Falls city's population is 89.1% White, 0.0% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Kettle Falls city, WA?

The median home value in Kettle Falls city is $215,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Kettle Falls city, Washington?

19.6% of adults (25+) in Kettle Falls city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.