Neilton, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 299, Neilton'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

Neilton is a small community located in Washington, within Grays Harbor County. The total population is 299. It ranks as the 528th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Neilton is 38.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.3 years. 14.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Neilton is $58,269. This is 41% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 245% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Neilton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $137,100. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Neilton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Neilton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (38.1% vs 14.4%).

Education

3.2% 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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Neilton, 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.