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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

150

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.3%125

Two or More

14%21

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%8

High School Diploma

18.8%22

Some College (<1 yr)

12%14

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%22

Associate's Degree

6.8%8

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%22

Master's Degree

7.7%9

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.7%67

Renter-Occupied

17.3%14

Total Units

Homeownership

82.7%

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.9%14

$50K–$100K

6%4

$100K–$150K

13.4%9

$200K–$300K

23.9%16

$300K–$500K

35.8%24

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%4

2000–2009

10.2%10

1990–1999

12.2%12

1980–1989

6.1%6

1970–1979

19.4%19

1960–1969

2%2

1950–1959

13.3%13

1940–1949

14.3%14

1939 or earlier

18.4%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.1%56

Bottled/LP Gas

17.3%14

Wood

13.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,688

Mean Household Incomei

$80,430

Per Capita Incomei

$42,102

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%8

$10K–$15K

8.6%7

$25K–$30K

7.4%6

$30K–$35K

3.7%3

$40K–$45K

8.6%7

$45K–$50K

3.7%3

$60K–$75K

8.6%7

$75K–$100K

7.4%6

$100K–$125K

28.4%23

$125K–$150K

6.2%5

$200K+

7.4%6

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(14.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured