Wahkiakum County's estimated 2026 population is 4,933 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wahkiakum County is the 37th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 3,983 and has seen a growth of 23.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.5 years
Female: 56.4 years
Male: 50.3 years
There are 3,841 adults, (1,590 of whom are seniors) in Wahkiakum County.
Female: 2,290 (49.2%)
Male: 2,368 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Wahkiakum County includes 87.68% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,084 | 87.68% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.09% |
Wahkiakum County's average per capita income is $36,656. Household income levels show a median of $62,653. The poverty rate stands at 17.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,676 | - |
| Families | $74,682 | $89,669 |
| Households | $62,653 | $83,288 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $67,897 |
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