Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ephrata, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,560

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.2%5,238

Hispanic/Latino

33.8%2,889

Two or More

4.2%362

Black

0.5%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%16

Asian

0.1%9

Other

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%196

High School Diploma

30.5%1,563

Some College (<1 yr)

12.6%646

Some College (1+ yr)

16%822

Associate's Degree

11.3%579

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%495

Master's Degree

4.7%242

Professional Degree

2.4%124

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$252,000

Median Renti

$1,106

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.2%2,102

Renter-Occupied

34.8%1,122

Total Units

3,347

Homeownership

65.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%93

$50K–$100K

4.7%98

$100K–$150K

8.9%187

$150K–$200K

13.7%287

$200K–$300K

36.3%762

$300K–$500K

29.1%611

$500K–$1M

2.7%56

$1M+

0.4%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

173

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

213

$1,000–$1,250

285

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

160

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%52

2010–2019

7.7%257

2000–2009

10.8%360

1990–1999

9%300

1980–1989

7.3%246

1970–1979

14.4%482

1960–1969

5.3%177

1950–1959

24.6%824

1940–1949

13.1%439

1939 or earlier

6.3%210

Heating Fuel

Electricity

99.2%3,197

Utility Gas

0.8%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,551

Mean Household Incomei

$76,350

Per Capita Incomei

$28,155

Poverty Ratei

20.3%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

3,828

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%106

$10K–$15K

7.4%237

$15K–$20K

5.5%178

$20K–$25K

3.2%102

$25K–$30K

3.5%112

$30K–$35K

3.9%126

$35K–$40K

2.3%73

$40K–$45K

4%130

$45K–$50K

4.3%139

$50K–$60K

6%192

$60K–$75K

14%452

$75K–$100K

14.2%457

$100K–$125K

15.7%506

$125K–$150K

2.8%89

$150K–$200K

3.4%109

$200K+

6.7%216

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5226.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

476

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,507

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

310(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured