Pend Oreille County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pend Oreille County is located in Washington with a total population of 13,811. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pend Oreille County is 50.0 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pend Oreille County is $63,750. This is 33% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $307,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pend Oreille County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.