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.

Clarkston, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,191

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.9%5,888

Two or More

5.9%424

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%338

Asian

3.4%243

Black

2.3%165

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.7%119

Other

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%442

High School Diploma

25.2%1,205

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%496

Some College (1+ yr)

19%909

Associate's Degree

12.5%600

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%610

Master's Degree

3.1%149

Professional Degree

0.5%22

Doctorate

0.5%25

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$253,500

Median Renti

$917

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%1,546

Renter-Occupied

44.8%1,255

Total Units

3,081

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%112

$50K–$100K

0.9%14

$100K–$150K

4.5%70

$150K–$200K

15.4%238

$200K–$300K

38.5%595

$300K–$500K

30.6%473

$500K–$1M

2.8%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500

139

$500–$750

264

$750–$1,000

258

$1,000–$1,250

244

$1,250–$1,500

181

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%16

2010–2019

3.7%113

2000–2009

3.4%106

1990–1999

3.9%121

1980–1989

4.4%135

1970–1979

14.5%447

1960–1969

11.5%353

1950–1959

17.1%526

1940–1949

16.1%497

1939 or earlier

24.9%767

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.3%1,605

Electricity

38.1%1,067

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%100

Fuel Oil

0.6%16

Wood

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,152

Mean Household Incomei

$74,057

Per Capita Incomei

$29,829

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

9.6%

Labor Forcei

3,558

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%195

$10K–$15K

4.1%115

$15K–$20K

3.1%87

$20K–$25K

5.2%147

$25K–$30K

5.9%166

$30K–$35K

4.9%138

$35K–$40K

4.5%125

$40K–$45K

5.3%149

$45K–$50K

5.8%162

$50K–$60K

7%197

$60K–$75K

9.3%260

$75K–$100K

16.2%455

$100K–$125K

10.1%282

$125K–$150K

3.9%109

$150K–$200K

4.4%123

$200K+

3.2%91

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

270

Residentsi

481

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing110 homes97% occupied$381/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers131 homes82% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC29 homes99% occupied$386/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,152/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

77.2%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

16.6%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

82.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.5% of subsidized households are minority

28.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3735.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

171

United Kingdom

Mexico

China

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,000

Avg. Commutei

12.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,218

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

345(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured