Springdale, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 451, Springdale'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

Springdale is a small community located in Washington, within Stevens County. The total population is 451. It ranks as the 488th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springdale is 18.1 years. This is 53% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 49.7% of the population under 18, Springdale has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Springdale is $43,125. This is 56% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 131% 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 unemployment rate is 21.9%. This is 330% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $210,400. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Springdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 73.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springdale, 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.