Wahkiakum County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wahkiakum County is located in Washington with a total population of 4,573. It is the 37th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wahkiakum County is 54.8 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 13.0% 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 Wahkiakum County is $57,091. This is 40% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $344,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wahkiakum County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 92.8%.