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.

Metaline Falls, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

361

Median Agei

52.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%261

Two or More

14.7%53

Asian

8%29

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%15

High School Diploma

26.3%72

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%24

Some College (1+ yr)

21.9%60

Associate's Degree

6.9%19

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%42

Master's Degree

10.6%29

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,300

Median Renti

$712

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.9%72

Renter-Occupied

56.1%92

Total Units

232

Homeownership

43.9%

Vacancy Rate

29.3%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

11.1%8

$150K–$200K

9.7%7

$200K–$300K

37.5%27

$300K–$500K

41.7%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

1980–1989

8.2%19

1970–1979

7.8%18

1960–1969

6.9%16

1950–1959

11.2%26

1940–1949

9.9%23

1939 or earlier

56%130

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.4%122

Wood

25.6%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,500

Mean Household Incomei

$64,270

Per Capita Incomei

$27,858

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

10.9%

Labor Forcei

119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%9

$10K–$15K

3%5

$15K–$20K

9.1%15

$20K–$25K

4.3%7

$25K–$30K

8.5%14

$30K–$35K

5.5%9

$35K–$40K

4.3%7

$40K–$45K

6.1%10

$45K–$50K

6.1%10

$50K–$60K

5.5%9

$60K–$75K

11%18

$75K–$100K

8.5%14

$100K–$125K

6.7%11

$125K–$150K

9.1%15

$150K–$200K

6.7%11

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

267.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

13.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

106

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured