Pend Oreille County, Washington Demographics 2026
Pend Oreille County, Washington has a population of 13,811, the 33rd most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $63,750 and the median home value is $307,800. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Pend Oreille County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pend Oreille County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 2,269 | $41,733 | 26.4% | $230,500 |
| Ione | 382 | $49,750 | 4.0% | $241,400 |
| Metaline Falls | 288 | $40,179 | 5.9% | $291,700 |
| Cusick | 170 | $60,417 | 37.6% | $113,900 |
| Metaline | 133 | $60,625 | 18.1% | $255,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pend Oreille County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pend Oreille County, Washington?
Pend Oreille County has a population of 13,811, making it the 33rd most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Pend Oreille County?
The median household income in Pend Oreille County is $63,750 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.
How many cities are in Pend Oreille County, Washington?
Pend Oreille County contains 5 Census-designated places.