White Swan, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: White Swan, Washington Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, White Swan, Washington had a total population of 588, the 452nd largest community in Washington, with a median household income of $60,234, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 40.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (40.6%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Unemployment rate of 15.8% is notably above the national average.

White Swan Quick Facts

Population 588

Median Household Income $60,234

Median Home Value $109,100

Poverty Rate 40.6%

Unemployment Rate 15.8%

Median Age 24.7 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

High School Graduation Rate 72.7%

Diversity Index 51/100

Population 588 452nd of 628

Median Income $60,234 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 40.6% 227% higher than national

Median Home Value $109,100 bottom 10%

How White Swan Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	598	588	-1.7%
Median household income	$56,458	$60,234	+6.7%
Median home value	$88,500	$109,100	+23.3%

How White Swan Compares

Median Household Income

White Swan

$60,234

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

White Swan

$109,100

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.3%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 42.0%

$100K+ 9.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.2%

$10K-$15K

8.4%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

7.6%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

25.9%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

2.3%

$150K-$200K

3.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

15.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

44.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $475/mo 9.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

39.8%

35-54

15.0%

55-74

18.5%

75+

1.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

White Swan Rankings in Washington

#452 Population of 628

#473 Median Income of 570

#540 Education of 628

#577 Home Value of 584

Explore Washington Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Yakima County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yakima	96,961	$62,815	16.6%	$297,600
Sunnyside	16,277	$60,923	18.5%	$240,700
Grandview	11,187	$61,106	17.9%	$265,300
Terrace Heights	10,041	$83,016	14.4%	$377,300
Toppenish	8,723	$67,854	18.0%	$230,000
Selah	8,437	$74,783	13.9%	$414,600
Union Gap	6,584	$59,651	13.8%	$210,600
Moxee	4,625	$100,512	7.8%	$362,800
Wapato	4,538	$52,019	24.5%	$185,100
Ahtanum	3,777	$96,149	2.6%	$337,500

Cities Similar to White Swan

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lake McMurray	569	N/A	$419,000	26.2%	5.1%
Deming	568	N/A	$459,600	36.7%	17.8%
Bow	585	$67,103	$381,000	27.8%	0.0%
Skokomish	560	$58,958	$180,800	8.0%	20.1%
South Cle Elum	579	$66,750	$374,300	24.1%	13.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 588, White Swan'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

White Swan is a small community located in Washington, within Yakima County. The total population is 588. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Swan is 24.7 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Swan is $60,234. This is 39% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.6%. This is 311% 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 15.8%. This is 210% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $109,100. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, White Swan is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

White Swan is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.3% vs 14.4%).

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 72.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Swan, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of White Swan, Washington?

White Swan, Washington has a population of 588 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in White Swan, WA?

The median household income in White Swan is $60,234, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in White Swan, WA?

The poverty rate in White Swan is 40.6%. This means approximately 237 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of White Swan, Washington?

White Swan's population is 4.8% White, 0.0% Black, 31.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in White Swan, WA?

The median home value in White Swan is $109,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.

How educated is White Swan, Washington?

10.3% of adults (25+) in White Swan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.