Taholah, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 833, Taholah'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

Taholah is a small community located in Washington, within Grays Harbor County. The total population is 833. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taholah is 35.8 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taholah is $45,114. This is 54% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.7%. This is 250% 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 7.7%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $101,300. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Taholah is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Taholah is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.9%.

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% 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 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Taholah, 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.