Wilson Creek, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Wilson Creek'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

Wilson Creek is a small community located in Washington, within Grant County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 555th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson Creek is 40.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 14.6% 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 Wilson Creek is $63,750. This is 35% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $564,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Wilson Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wilson Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 94.4%. Notably, 17.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wilson Creek, 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.