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.

White Salmon, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,548

Median Agei

51.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.6%2,181

Hispanic/Latino

10.2%260

Two or More

2.7%68

Asian

1.5%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%90

High School Diploma

16.4%334

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%103

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%191

Associate's Degree

6.2%126

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%493

Master's Degree

20.5%416

Professional Degree

2.9%58

Doctorate

3.3%68

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

51%

Graduate+

26.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$614,900

Median Renti

$1,311

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%930

Renter-Occupied

25%310

Total Units

1,354

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

$150K–$200K

2.8%26

$200K–$300K

4.2%39

$300K–$500K

32%298

$500K–$1M

37%344

$1M+

24%223

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

125

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8.6%117

2000–2009

12.6%170

1990–1999

11.8%160

1980–1989

15.3%207

1970–1979

8.6%116

1960–1969

4.4%60

1950–1959

5.7%77

1940–1949

4.7%64

1939 or earlier

28.3%383

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.2%747

Electricity

32.7%405

Wood

7.1%88

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,923

Mean Household Incomei

$109,580

Per Capita Incomei

$55,213

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,192

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%62

$15K–$20K

3.7%46

$20K–$25K

3.6%45

$25K–$30K

4.2%52

$30K–$35K

0.5%6

$35K–$40K

6.1%76

$40K–$45K

3.5%44

$45K–$50K

4.1%51

$50K–$60K

7.3%91

$60K–$75K

16.2%201

$75K–$100K

9.3%115

$100K–$125K

14.9%185

$125K–$150K

6.6%82

$150K–$200K

2.9%36

$200K+

11.9%148

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1997.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

114

Canada

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,108

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,170

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

120(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured