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.

Pe Ell, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

538

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.7%488

Two or More

6.3%34

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%9

High School Diploma

30%101

Some College (<1 yr)

18.4%62

Some College (1+ yr)

21.4%72

Associate's Degree

14.8%50

Bachelor's Degree

3.9%13

Master's Degree

3.6%12

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

7.4%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$321,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.2%175

Renter-Occupied

13.8%28

Total Units

238

Homeownership

86.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.9%5

$100K–$150K

14.3%25

$150K–$200K

5.1%9

$200K–$300K

22.9%40

$300K–$500K

33.7%59

$500K–$1M

16.6%29

$1M+

4.6%8

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%6

2010–2019

3.8%9

2000–2009

7.1%17

1990–1999

18.9%45

1980–1989

10.5%25

1970–1979

10.5%25

1950–1959

9.2%22

1940–1949

2.1%5

1939 or earlier

35.3%84

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.4%155

Wood

18.7%38

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,679

Mean Household Incomei

$75,988

Per Capita Incomei

$31,695

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

232

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%18

$10K–$15K

3%6

$15K–$20K

3.4%7

$20K–$25K

2.5%5

$25K–$30K

1%2

$30K–$35K

6.9%14

$40K–$45K

6.9%14

$45K–$50K

3.9%8

$50K–$60K

10.3%21

$60K–$75K

13.3%27

$75K–$100K

12.8%26

$125K–$150K

17.7%36

$150K–$200K

9.4%19

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

212

Avg. Commutei

34.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

212

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

61(15.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured