Lower Elochoman, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 271, Lower Elochoman'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

Lower Elochoman is a small community located in Washington, within Wahkiakum County. The total population is 271. It ranks as the 534th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Elochoman is 32.7 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lower Elochoman. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Lower Elochoman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $464,500. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $564,600. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lower Elochoman is Hispanic or Latino, making up 52.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (52.0% vs 14.4%).

Education

3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lower Elochoman, 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.