Methow, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 58, Methow'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

Methow is a small community located in Washington, within Okanogan County. The total population is 58. It ranks as the 616th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Methow is 62.3 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 3.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Methow is $58,750. This is 40% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 15.8%. This is 210% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $583,300. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Methow was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

5.8% 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 85% 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 Methow, 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.