Upper Elochoman, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Upper Elochoman'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

Upper Elochoman is a small community located in Washington, within Wahkiakum County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 619th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upper Elochoman is 64.4 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 26.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upper Elochoman is $55,714. This is 43% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Upper Elochoman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $368,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Upper Elochoman was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Upper Elochoman, 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.