Nespelem Community, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 358, Nespelem Community'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

Nespelem Community is a small community located in Washington, within Okanogan County. The total population is 358. It ranks as the 510th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nespelem Community is 33.2 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nespelem Community is $104,063. This is 6% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.6%. This is 73% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,400. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Nespelem Community is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nespelem Community is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nespelem Community, 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.