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.

Palouse, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,147

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%965

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%74

Other

6%69

Two or More

2%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%12

Asian

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%14

High School Diploma

15.8%124

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%61

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%113

Associate's Degree

13.9%109

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%192

Master's Degree

11.9%94

Professional Degree

2.4%19

Doctorate

6.4%50

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

45.1%

Graduate+

20.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$286,200

Median Renti

$933

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.4%398

Renter-Occupied

14.6%68

Total Units

504

Homeownership

85.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

4.3%17

$100K–$150K

5.8%23

$150K–$200K

6%24

$200K–$300K

38.7%154

$300K–$500K

39.2%156

$500K–$1M

6%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5%25

2000–2009

9.3%47

1990–1999

13.9%70

1980–1989

0.6%3

1970–1979

9.1%46

1960–1969

2%10

1950–1959

5%25

1940–1949

4.8%24

1939 or earlier

50.4%254

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.1%294

Electricity

30%140

Wood

3.2%15

Solar

2.8%13

Fuel Oil

0.9%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,750

Mean Household Incomei

$101,173

Per Capita Incomei

$41,438

Poverty Ratei

3.1%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

574

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%13

$10K–$15K

3.2%15

$15K–$20K

1.9%9

$20K–$25K

2.8%13

$25K–$30K

3%14

$30K–$35K

3.2%15

$35K–$40K

0.6%3

$40K–$45K

1.1%5

$45K–$50K

3%14

$50K–$60K

3.2%15

$60K–$75K

10.9%51

$75K–$100K

23.6%110

$100K–$125K

8.4%39

$125K–$150K

9.4%44

$150K–$200K

15.7%73

$200K+

7.1%33

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

413.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

550

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

571

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

60(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured