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.

Colville, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,998

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%4,143

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%420

Two or More

5.3%267

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%58

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%49

Other

0.8%42

Black

0.4%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%273

High School Diploma

27.7%985

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%299

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%602

Associate's Degree

5.8%205

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%613

Master's Degree

3.6%129

Professional Degree

1.2%42

Doctorate

3.1%109

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

25.1%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$281,500

Median Renti

$912

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.9%1,261

Renter-Occupied

43.1%954

Total Units

2,353

Homeownership

56.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%41

$50K–$100K

5.1%64

$100K–$150K

4.3%54

$150K–$200K

9.3%117

$200K–$300K

32%403

$300K–$500K

43.5%549

$500K–$1M

1.8%23

$1M+

0.8%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

135

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

333

$1,000–$1,250

116

$1,250–$1,500

178

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%5

2010–2019

1.9%45

2000–2009

4.2%100

1990–1999

13%306

1980–1989

6.4%150

1970–1979

21.8%512

1960–1969

11.6%274

1950–1959

11.9%281

1940–1949

6.6%156

1939 or earlier

22.3%524

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.8%1,148

Electricity

37%819

Wood

8.7%193

No Fuel

1.7%37

Other

0.7%16

Coal

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,558

Mean Household Incomei

$79,483

Per Capita Incomei

$35,300

Poverty Ratei

21.1%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

2,065

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%172

$10K–$15K

12.2%271

$15K–$20K

2.1%47

$20K–$25K

2.4%54

$25K–$30K

2.3%51

$30K–$35K

2.4%53

$35K–$40K

4.2%93

$40K–$45K

4.7%103

$45K–$50K

5.9%131

$50K–$60K

10.6%234

$60K–$75K

10%221

$75K–$100K

11.9%263

$100K–$125K

7.9%175

$125K–$150K

5.4%119

$150K–$200K

5.5%121

$200K+

4.8%107

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

150

Residentsi

244

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers112 homes94% occupied$340/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 811 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC13 homes98% occupied$337/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes98% occupied$381/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,558/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

88.4%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

10.1%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.8% of subsidized households are minority

43.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.1% 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

491%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,913

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,967

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

396(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured