Qui-nai-elt Village, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 134, Qui-nai-elt Village'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

Qui-nai-elt Village is a small community located in Washington, within Grays Harbor County. The total population is 134. It ranks as the 585th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Qui-nai-elt Village is 24.5 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 40.3% of the population under 18, Qui-nai-elt Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Qui-nai-elt Village is $115,938. This is 18% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 44% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.6%. This is 209% 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 Qui-nai-elt Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $178,100. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Qui-nai-elt Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Qui-nai-elt Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.7%) is well below the state average of 63.1%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Qui-nai-elt Village, 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.