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.

Tieton, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,597

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76.2%1,217

White

21%335

Two or More

2.1%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%56

High School Diploma

19.3%176

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%35

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%107

Associate's Degree

10.2%93

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%63

Master's Degree

1.6%15

Doctorate

1%9

HS or Higher

60.7%

BA or Higher

9.5%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,800

Median Renti

$977

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%409

Renter-Occupied

27.6%156

Total Units

565

Homeownership

72.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%15

$50K–$100K

4.4%18

$150K–$200K

21.3%87

$200K–$300K

54.5%223

$300K–$500K

16.1%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%23

2010–2019

16.6%94

2000–2009

15.6%88

1990–1999

21.4%121

1980–1989

12.2%69

1970–1979

10.6%60

1960–1969

3%17

1950–1959

3.9%22

1940–1949

4.2%24

1939 or earlier

8.3%47

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.2%515

Wood

6%34

Utility Gas

2.3%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,144

Mean Household Incomei

$66,182

Per Capita Incomei

$22,694

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

692

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%47

$10K–$15K

3%17

$20K–$25K

12.9%73

$30K–$35K

2.3%13

$35K–$40K

7.1%40

$40K–$45K

3.5%20

$45K–$50K

3.7%21

$50K–$60K

8.8%50

$60K–$75K

15.2%86

$75K–$100K

13.3%75

$100K–$125K

8%45

$125K–$150K

9.2%52

$150K–$200K

4.6%26

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 817 homes100% occupied$357/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,144/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

88%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

56% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82% 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

49631.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

485

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

645

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

670

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(0.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82%Insured

18%Uninsured