Latah, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 235, Latah'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

Latah is a small community located in Washington, within Spokane County. The total population is 235. It ranks as the 541st most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Latah is 41.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Latah is $56,875. This is 42% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.0%. This is 324% 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 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Latah is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 96.6%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Latah, 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.