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.

Pateros, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

583

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.8%302

Hispanic/Latino

41.2%240

Two or More

3.8%22

Asian

3.3%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

30.1%108

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%20

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%71

Associate's Degree

4.5%16

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%45

Master's Degree

3.9%14

HS or Higher

76.3%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.3%175

Renter-Occupied

10.7%21

Total Units

284

Homeownership

89.3%

Vacancy Rate

31%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.1%30

$200K–$300K

42.3%74

$300K–$500K

36.6%64

$500K–$1M

4%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%6

2010–2019

10.9%31

1990–1999

31.7%90

1980–1989

1.4%4

1970–1979

21.5%61

1960–1969

3.9%11

1950–1959

10.2%29

1940–1949

9.2%26

1939 or earlier

9.2%26

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.4%183

Wood

6.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,091

Mean Household Incomei

$90,398

Per Capita Incomei

$30,409

Poverty Ratei

19.6%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

297

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%8

$25K–$30K

10.7%21

$35K–$40K

3.6%7

$40K–$45K

7.1%14

$45K–$50K

12.2%24

$60K–$75K

16.3%32

$75K–$100K

17.9%35

$100K–$125K

3.1%6

$125K–$150K

7.1%14

$150K–$200K

9.2%18

$200K+

8.7%17

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

13423%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

273

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

273

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured