Waitsburg city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Waitsburg city, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Waitsburg city, Washington has a total population of 940, the 407th largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $72,917, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Waitsburg city Quick Facts

Population 940

Median Household Income $72,917

Median Home Value $266,700

Poverty Rate 12.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 46.2 years

Homeownership Rate 72.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

High School Graduation Rate 83.6%

Diversity Index 30/100

Population 940 407th of 631

Median Income $72,917 below average

Poverty Rate 12.2% 2% lower national

Median Home Value $266,700 bottom 30%

How Waitsburg city Compares

Median Household Income

Waitsburg city

$72,917

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Waitsburg city

$266,700

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 14.5%

$50K-$100K 37.5%

$100K+ 29.5%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.6%

Renter 27.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

27.6%

55-74

26.5%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Waitsburg city Rankings in Washington

#407 Population of 631

#361 Median Income of 631

#413 Education of 631

#442 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Waitsburg city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Vaughn CDP	925	N/A	$455,600	21.6%	6.3%
Loon Lake CDP	927	$71,285	$313,200	28.1%	5.7%
Bell Hill CDP	951	$75,765	$801,600	61.0%	1.4%
La Conner town	986	$75,804	$464,700	43.4%	8.1%
Grapeview CDP	874	N/A	$484,400	34.3%	6.2%

Population Overview

Waitsburg city is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 940. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waitsburg city is 46.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waitsburg city is $72,917. This is 23% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $266,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Waitsburg city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 83.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waitsburg city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Waitsburg city, Washington?

Waitsburg city, Washington has a population of 940 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Waitsburg city, WA?

The median household income in Waitsburg city is $72,917, which is 7% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Waitsburg city, WA?

The poverty rate in Waitsburg city is 12.2%. This means approximately 115 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Waitsburg city, Washington?

Waitsburg city's population is 82.9% White, 0.3% Black, 12.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Waitsburg city, WA?

The median home value in Waitsburg city is $266,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Waitsburg city, Washington?

19.5% of adults (25+) in Waitsburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.