Nile, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 349, Nile'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

Nile is a small community located in Washington, within Yakima County. The total population is 349. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nile is 30.3 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 38.4% of the population under 18, Nile has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.5% 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 Nile is $105,151. This is 7% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 65% 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 17.6%. This is 247% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $431,900. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nile is Hispanic or Latino, making up 78.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.5%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (78.5% vs 14.4%).

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nile, 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.