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Pend Oreille County, Washington

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
County in WA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

14,050
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

49.8
years ∙ half population younger than 49.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
27.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.1%
foreign-born population
97.9%Native
2.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Pend Oreille County is a county in Washington, United States.
Location
County in WA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC48.543825° N, 117.232191° W
DMS48° 32′ 37.77″ N, 117° 13′ 55.89″ W

Population Density & area

10.04/sq mi (3.87/km²)
Total Area
1,425 sq mi (3,692 km²)
Land Area
1,400 sq mi (3,627 km²) · 98.2%
Water Area
25 sq mi (65 km²) · 1.8%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.7% male
Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%
males per 100 females
Pend Oreille County 107.1
Washington 101.4
United States 98

Nativity

2.1%
foreign-born population
97.9%Native
2.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Pend Oreille County 2.1%
Washington 15.4%
United States 14.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

49.8
years ∙ half population younger than 49.8, half older
Pend Oreille County
49.8
Washington
38.3
United States
38.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
87.5
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Pend Oreille County 87.5
Washington 61.3
United States 64.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.3% 21.4% 22%
Working age (18-64) 53.4% 62% 60.8%
Senior (65+) 27.3% 16.6% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 87.5 61.3 64.4
Child dependency ratio 36.2 34.5 36.1
Old-age dependency ratio 51.3 26.8 28.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
84.7%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
4%
Other
10.6%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
27.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Pend Oreille County 27.5%
Washington 56.5%
United States 61.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Pend Oreille County population
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Hispanic or Latino 4% 14.4% 19.3%
Mexican 2.9% 10.8% 11.3%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.5% 1.8%
Cuban 0.2% 0.2% 0.8%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.9% 2.8% 5.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96% 85.6% 80.7%
One race 88.4% 78.8% 76.4%
White 84.7% 63.1% 57.4%
Black or African American 0.2% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 9.7% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Some Other Race 0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.6% 6.8% 4.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

67.4% family
Family 67.4%
Non family 32.6%
% family households
Pend Oreille County 67.4%
Washington 63.4%
United States 64.2%

Average household size

2.34
persons per household
Pend Oreille County
2.34
Washington
2.5
United States
2.53

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Pend Oreille County population
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total households 5,949 3,064,820 129,227,496
Average houshold size 2.34 2.5 2.53
Family households 4,009 1,942,412 82,990,528
Average family size 2.68 3.07 3.14
Married couple family 3,093 1,506,003 60,637,388
Other families 916 436,409 22,353,140
Male householder 289 145,719 6,572,819
Female householder 627 290,690 15,780,321
Non-family households 1,940 1,122,408 46,236,968
One-person households 1,446 848,664 37,140,836
Male householder 697 404,881 16,871,444
Senior (65+) living alone 331 115,764 5,225,110
Female householder 749 443,783 20,269,392
Senior (65+) living alone 421 213,754 10,089,070
Other living arrangements 494 273,744 9,096,132

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

8,113
housing units
Pend Oreille County 8,113
Washington 3,306,620
United States 143,775,355

Occupancy status

73.3% occupied
Occupied 73.3%
Vacant 26.7%
vacancy rate
Pend Oreille County 26.7%
Washington 7.3%
United States 10.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

76.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
76.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.8%
Mobile homes
16.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
1.2%

Median Year Built

1986
Half of houses were built before 1986, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8.7%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
46%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
26.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.5 5.5
1–3 rooms 15.9% 18.6% 15.1%
4–6 rooms 51.8% 47.6% 51.6%
7+ rooms 32.2% 33.8% 33.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.5% 4.5% 2.9%
1 bedroom 11.7% 11.8% 10.9%
2 bedrooms 25.6% 24.3% 25%
3 bedrooms 44.7% 36.2% 38.7%
4+ bedrooms 15.5% 23.2% 22.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1986 1986 1981
Total housing units 8,113 3,306,620 143,775,355
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

80.8% owners
Renter-occupied 19.2%
Owner-occupied 80.8%
homeownership rate
Pend Oreille County 80.8%
Washington 63.8%
United States 65.2%

Average household size

2.31
Owner-occupied
2.46
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Pend Oreille County 2.31
Washington 2.65
United States 2.64

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total occupied units 5,949 3,064,820 129,227,496
Year moved in
2020 or later 17.9% 27.6% 24.8%
2010 to 2019 40.7% 41.8% 39.6%
2000 to 2009 19.7% 15.4% 16.4%
1999 or earlier 21.7% 15% 19.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.9% 96.5% 96.6%
1.01 to 1.50 2.8% 2.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 2.3% 1.4% 1.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.8% 7.1% 8.4%
1 vehicle 22.7% 30.5% 33.1%
2 vehicles 37.9% 36.3% 36.6%
3 or more vehicles 35.6% 26.1% 21.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 5.4% 36% 51.4%
Electricity 66.8% 58.6% 41.3%
Solar 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.2% 1.3% 3.9%
All other fuels 26.9% 3.2% 2%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.6% 1.2%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 1.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.4% 1% 0.8%
No telephone service available 2.7% 0.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$367,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Pend Oreille County
$367,900
Washington
$564,600
United States
$332,700

Housing Cost Burden

34.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
34.6%
Owners without a mortgage
13.7%
Renters
34.3%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Property value
Median Value $367,900 $564,600 $332,700
Under $100,000 8.2% 4.7% 11.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 9.2% 3.8% 15.8%
$200,000 - $300,000 19.7% 7% 17.8%
$300,000 - $500,000 35.4% 27.8% 26.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 23.9% 40.8% 20.9%
$1,000,000 and more 3.6% 15.9% 7.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 50.7% 66.1% 60.6%
Without a mortgage 49.3% 33.9% 39.4%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,598 $2,445 $1,963
Without a mortgage $500 $773 $638
Gross rent
Median rent $855 $1,760 $1,413

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

20.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Pend Oreille County 20.9%
Washington 39.6%
United States 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

6.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Pend Oreille County 6.2%
Washington 7.7%
United States 10.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

2,522
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
5.5%
K–12
79%
College / Undergraduate
10.7%
Graduate / Professional
4.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

9.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Pend Oreille County
9.3%
Washington
33.2%
United States
40.9%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total enrolled (age 3+) 2,522 1,763,756 80,089,790
Nursery / preschool 5.5% 5.9% 5.7%
K–12 79% 69.1% 67.6%
Kindergarten 5.7% 5.1% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 23.6% 20.9% 19.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 26.2% 21.4% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 23.4% 21.6% 21.7%
College or graduate school 15.5% 25.1% 26.7%
College, undergraduate 10.7% 19.6% 21%
Graduate, professional school 4.8% 5.5% 5.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 9.3% 33.2% 40.9%
School type
Public school 86.8% 83% 82%
Private school 13.2% 17% 18%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

10,390
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college no degree
27%
Associates degree
11.4%
Bachelors degree
13.2%
Graduate or professional degree
7.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
38.9% · 61.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
53.6% · 46.4%
HS graduate
59.7% · 40.3%
Some college no degree
48.8% · 51.2%
Associates degree
38% · 62%
Bachelors degree
49.5% · 50.5%
Graduate or professional degree
43.4% · 56.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Population (25+) 10,390 5,484,391 230,807,303
Less than 9th grade 1.8% 3.4% 4.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.4% 4.3% 5.7%
High school diploma or GED 34.5% 21.6% 26%
Some college, no degree 27% 21% 19.1%
Associate's degree 11.4% 10% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 20.9% 39.6% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.2% 24% 21.6%
Graduate or professional 7.7% 15.6% 14.1%
High School or higher 93.8% 92.3% 89.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$44,459
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$35,395
HS graduate
$43,621
Some college or associates
$41,536
Bachelors degree
$54,443
Graduate or professional degree
$79,833

Poverty Rate

5.9%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
24.4%
HS graduate
12.1%
Some college or associates
13.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
5.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $44,459 $62,378 $52,696
Less than high school graduate $35,395 $37,363 $32,485
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $43,621 $46,550 $40,153
Some college or associate's degree $41,536 $53,700 $47,260
Bachelor's degree $54,443 $81,898 $70,044
Graduate or professional degree $79,833 $108,295 $90,720
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 24.4% 20.8% 24.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.1% 12.2% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 13.8% 8.9% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.9% 4.2% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

11,639
residents 16 years and over
Pend Oreille County 11,639
Washington 6,336,814
United States 270,181,636

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
45.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Pend Oreille County 45.5%
Washington 60.3%
United States 59.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.9
years ∙ half are younger than 42.9, half older
Pend Oreille County
42.9
Washington
38.9
United States
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

55.6% male
Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Pend Oreille County 44.4
Washington 45.8
United States 47.2

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Pend Oreille County
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total labor force 5,642 4,088,635 171,493,276
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4% 3.6% 4%
20 to 24 years 8.9% 9.3% 9.6%
25 to 29 years 9.1% 11.8% 11%
30 to 34 years 9.1% 12.7% 11.5%
35 to 44 years 19.4% 22.9% 21.6%
45 to 54 years 20.4% 18.8% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 9.3% 8.3% 9%
60 to 64 years 11.4% 7% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 7.4% 4.8% 5.4%
75 years and over 1% 0.8% 1%
Gender composition
Male 55.6% 54.2% 52.8%
Female 44.4% 45.8% 47.2%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

48.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Pend Oreille County
48.5%
Washington
64.5%
United States
63.5%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

52.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
44.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Pend Oreille County 44.3%
Washington 59.3%
United States 58.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Pend Oreille County
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 44.1% 39.4% 39.4%
20 to 24 years 68.2% 79.1% 75.4%
25 to 29 years 85.7% 85.2% 84.1%
30 to 34 years 70.7% 83.8% 84%
35 to 44 years 78.6% 83.6% 83.6%
45 to 54 years 75.5% 82.1% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 51.5% 74.8% 74.1%
60 to 64 years 50.1% 58.8% 59.2%
65 to 74 years 17% 24.9% 27.1%
75 years and over 3.9% 6% 7.3%
LFPR by gender
Male 52.5% 69.7% 68.2%
Female 44.3% 59.3% 58.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 47.1% 61.9% 62%
Black or African American 20% 69.4% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45.1% 61.2% 62.3%
Asian 14.3% 70.4% 66.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 68.9% 65.3%
Some Other Race 53.3% 72.1% 67.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 67.1% 70.2% 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 54.1% 72.6% 68.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Pend Oreille County
6.1%
Washington
5.1%
United States
5.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

8.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Pend Oreille County 8.9%
Washington 5.2%
United States 5.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Pend Oreille County
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
By age group
16 to 19 years 31.9% 16.8% 14.3%
20 to 24 years 8.2% 9% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 1% 5.2% 6%
30 to 34 years 3.1% 4.8% 5%
35 to 44 years 4.1% 4.3% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 4.5% 3.6% 3.9%
55 to 59 years 3.6% 4.1% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 5.4% 3.4% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 13.9% 3.8% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 4.1% 3.9%
By gender
Male 8.9% 5.2% 5.3%
Female 2.6% 5% 5.2%
By race, ethnicity
White 6% 4.8% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 7.6% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9% 8% 7.8%
Asian 0% 3.6% 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 6.2% 7.2%
Some Other Race 0% 5.6% 6.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.9% 6.8% 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6% 6.2% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

5,299
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Pend Oreille County 5,299
Washington 3,819,646
United States 161,297,155
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

65%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Pend Oreille County 65%
Washington 70%
United States 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Pend Oreille County, Washington workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 12.5%
Construction 11.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 19.4% of 2,857 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 22.8% of 2,442 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Pend Oreille County
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total employed population 5,299 3,819,646 161,297,155
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 4.6% 2.3% 1.2%
Mining and logging 0.8% 0.1% 0.4%
Construction 11.9% 7.1% 6.9%
Manufacturing 9.3% 9% 9.9%
Wholesale trade 1.4% 2.2% 2.2%
Retail trade 14.7% 11.6% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.8% 5% 5.1%
Utilities 3.1% 0.9% 0.9%
Information 1.9% 2.6% 1.9%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.8% 3.3% 4.8%
Real estate and leasing 1.3% 2% 1.8%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.1% 10.7% 8.3%
Corporate management 0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.5% 3.8% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.5% 8.4% 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 12.5% 13.3% 14.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.7% 2% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 6.3% 6.2% 6.6%
Other services 2.9% 4.3% 4.7%
Government 8.6% 5.1% 4.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

66.1% Private
Government 19.8%
Private Employment 66.1%
Self Employed 14.2%
Private employment (%)
Pend Oreille County 66.1%
Washington 74.3%
United States 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

14.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.7%
Unincorporated business 6.3%
Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Pend Oreille County
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Private wage & salary 66.1% 74.3% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 59.8% 65.6% 66.5%
Not-for-profit employees 6.2% 8.7% 8.8%
Self-employed 14.2% 9.8% 10.1%
Incorporated business 6.7% 4.1% 4%
Unincorporated business 6.3% 5.5% 6%
Unpaid family workers 1.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 19.8% 16% 14.5%
Local government 11.9% 7.6% 7.6%
State government 5.2% 5.3% 4.2%
Federal government 2.8% 3% 2.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

13.4% WFH
Work from home 13.4%
Commute to work 86.6%
Working from home (%)
Pend Oreille County 13.4%
Washington 19.8%
United States 15.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Pend Oreille County 29.8
Washington 26.6
United States 26.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Pend Oreille County
Employed residents 16+.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total employed population 5,299 3,819,646 161,297,155
Worked from home 13.4% 19.8% 15.1%
Drove Alone 73.6% 63.4% 68.8%
Carpooled 10.4% 8.5% 8.5%
Public transportation 0% 3.4% 3.2%
Walked 1.9% 3% 2.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.7% 1.9% 2%
Commuting population 4,490 3,038,507 135,071,605
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.8 26.6 26.4
Less than 5 minutes 7.4% 3% 3%
5 to 14 minutes 20.8% 22.8% 23%
15 to 29 minutes 31.4% 36.8% 36.6%
30 to 44 minutes 8.1% 20.4% 20.8%
45 to 59 minutes 11.7% 8.1% 8%
60 to 89 minutes 17.8% 6% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 2.7% 2.8% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$56,910
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Pend Oreille County $56,910
Washington $75,878
United States $61,859
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

66 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Pend Oreille County 66¢
Washington 79¢
United States 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Pend Oreille County, Washington workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$126,302
Workers in Mining and logging report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Mining and logging $126,302
Professional and technical services $108,077
Transportation and warehousing $93,611
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $176,033, compared to $70,221 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Utilities earn the highest median earnings — $108,571, compared to $46,000 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Pend Oreille County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Median Earnings $56,910 $75,878 $61,859
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $23,875 $41,583 $45,892
Mining and logging $126,302 $93,824 $86,268
Construction $87,468 $76,180 $59,718
Manufacturing $59,712 $82,829 $65,243
Wholesale trade $84,712 $66,979 $64,875
Retail trade $39,566 $57,355 $44,926
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $93,611 $68,424 $58,006
Utilities $73,333 $106,395 $91,656
Information $64,130 $148,026 $87,180
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $51,250 $86,269 $83,271
Real estate and leasing $56,563 $75,469 $65,651
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $108,077 $128,523 $99,546
Corporate management $— $129,494 $99,442
Administrative and waste services $41,591 $61,137 $47,120
Education and health services
Educational services $57,045 $77,689 $62,720
Health care and social assistance $55,000 $64,673 $58,751
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $46,477 $58,251 $51,274
Accommodation and food services $18,641 $44,570 $36,287
Other services $40,469 $57,615 $49,232
Government $70,096 $87,627 $75,907
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$100,682
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $100,682
Nonprofit organization $96,655
State government $63,571
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $106,103, compared to $70,221 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $95,507, compared to $46,000 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Pend Oreille County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $52,045 $74,427 $60,496
Not-for-profit employees $96,655 $73,114 $65,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $100,682 $84,321 $73,960
Unincorporated business $28,819 $59,788 $47,798
Government
Local government $54,296 $85,640 $63,995
State government $63,571 $77,784 $65,197
Federal government $59,632 $83,330 $83,481
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Pend Oreille County, Washington workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$122,917
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $122,917
Transportation $97,973
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $95,946
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $176,848 versus $70,221 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $79,318 versus $46,000 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Pend Oreille County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Median earnings(Total) $56,910 $75,878 $61,859
Management and business
Management $61,019 $110,592 $95,511
Business and finance $74,412 $92,905 $85,333
Technology and science
Computer and math $82,188 $149,775 $106,999
Architecture and engineering $83,542 $113,265 $102,526
Sciences $79,167 $95,150 $84,877
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $75,833 $68,001 $58,943
Legal $— $113,019 $113,997
Education, Training and Library $57,045 $78,422 $61,591
Arts, design and media $— $83,916 $69,945
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $95,946 $110,008 $95,504
Health technicians $44,667 $64,447 $54,377
Healthcare support $46,103 $44,017 $37,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $33,636 $73,124 $54,969
Law enforcement $122,917 $100,799 $78,427
Other services
Food preparation and serving $36,759 $38,558 $31,969
Building and grounds cleaning $40,096 $44,992 $36,545
Personal care and service $33,000 $44,751 $36,137
Sales and office
Sales $39,235 $65,602 $58,713
Office and Administrative Support $42,431 $55,132 $47,965
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $61,091 $35,675 $37,492
Construction and extraction $85,801 $68,148 $53,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $65,284 $69,676 $60,226
Production and transportation
Production $51,429 $57,934 $48,805
Transportation $97,973 $65,123 $55,051
Material moving $83,894 $42,168 $38,558
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$67,436
Median household income in Pend Oreille County
Median household income (USD)
Pend Oreille County
$67,436
Washington
$98,141
United States
$80,734
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pend Oreille County, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$36,670
Per capita income in Pend Oreille County
Per capita income (USD)
Pend Oreille County
$36,670
Washington
$53,744
United States
$44,673
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Pend Oreille County, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$88,057
Average household income in Pend Oreille County
Avg household income (USD)
Pend Oreille County
$88,057
Washington
$134,588
United States
$113,530
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pend Oreille County, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$88,057
Mean household income
$67,436
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Pend Oreille County $20,621
Washington $36,447
United States $32,796
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Pend Oreille County
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Pend Oreille County and peer geographies.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total households 5,949 3,064,820 129,227,496
Median household income $67,436 $98,141 $80,734
Mean household income $88,057 $134,588 $113,530
Mean-median gap $20,621 $36,447 $32,796
Family households 4,009 1,942,412 82,990,528
Median family income $82,195 $118,075 $99,999
Mean family income $103,729 $157,343 $134,109
Mean-median gap $21,534 $39,268 $34,110
Non-family households 1,940 1,122,408 46,236,968
Median non-family income $38,908 $61,397 $48,618
Mean non-family income $48,136 $88,130 $71,134
Mean-median gap $9,228 $26,733 $22,516
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $36,670 $53,744 $44,673
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

64.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Pend Oreille County
64.3%
Washington
78.7%
United States
77.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
50.5% of households (3,004) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $25,963
SSI (disability)
4.9% of households (291) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $13,401
Cash Assistance
3.1% of households (186) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $13,401
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.7% of households (994) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Pend Oreille County
Share of households receiving each income type
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total households 5,949 3,064,820 129,227,496
Wage-based income
With earnings 64% 79% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 51% 29% 31%
Average social security income $25,963 $26,009 $24,367
Retirement income 36% 24% 24%
Average retirement income $29,444 $35,403 $33,349
SSI (Supplemental security) 5% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $13,401 $11,936 $11,477
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 17% 12% 12%
Cash assistance 3% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$82,195
Family households earn $82,195, compared to $38,908 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,436
Family households
$82,195
Nonfamily households
$38,908
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$92,216
Married-couple families earn $92,216, compared to $50,658 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$82,195
Married-couple families
$92,216
Other family types
$50,658
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Pend Oreille County
Median household and family income by household size in Pend Oreille County, compared with peer geographies.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Total households 5,949 3,064,820 129,227,496
Household income by size
1-person $30,083 $50,576 $41,531
2-person $76,368 $106,490 $89,421
3-person $69,013 $127,606 $105,720
4-person $112,383 $146,515 $122,780
5-person $96,989 $130,320 $115,998
6-person $206,250 $126,883 $114,729
7-person or more $132,857 $140,288 $124,557
Total families 4,009 1,942,412 82,990,528
Family income by size
2-person $75,625 $103,543 $86,867
3-person $95,823 $124,456 $103,132
4-person $111,758 $146,816 $123,422
5-person $77,353 $128,532 $116,064
6-person $210,428 $122,414 $113,447
7-person or more $133,750 $132,029 $119,745
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

48.57%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.89%
of all household income
Top 20%
48.57%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.89% — meaning the top 20% hold 12 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$346,188
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.96%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
19.66%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $346,188 and hold 19.66% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.96%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
37.4%
$50K - $100K
29.6%
$100K - $150K
17.8%
$150K - $200K
7.2%
Over $200K
7.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

32.9%
of all households, 1,959 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Pend Oreille County 32.9%
Washington 49.1%
United States 40.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Pend Oreille County
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Pend Oreille County, compared with peer geographies.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Median household income $67,436 $98,141 $80,734
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.9% 3.9% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 9% 5% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 18% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 7.9% 18.5% 13.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 25.7% 16% 21.3%
Share below $75,000 55.4% 38.3% 46.9%
Share above $100,000 32.9% 49.1% 40.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.44
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Pend Oreille County 0.44
Washington 0.47
United States 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$213,861
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Pend Oreille County
$213,861
Washington
$340,677
United States
$293,336
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Pend Oreille County
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,342 $42,266 $33,040
Lower 20% $52,269 $78,123 $63,330
Middle 20% $81,913 $120,911 $101,088
Upper 20% $124,868 $191,595 $162,235
Top 5% threshold $240,036 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $17,135 $21,958 $17,079
Lower 20% $39,922 $60,044 $48,012
Middle 20% $66,535 $98,547 $81,211
Upper 20% $102,833 $151,713 $128,012
Top 20% $213,861 $340,677 $293,336
Top 5% $346,188 $601,055 $528,428
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.89% 3.26% 3.01%
Lower 20% 9.07% 8.92% 8.46%
Middle 20% 15.11% 14.64% 14.31%
Upper 20% 23.36% 22.54% 22.55%
Top 20% 48.57% 50.62% 51.67%
Top 5% 19.66% 22.33% 23.27%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Pend Oreille County due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 5,409 White households (90.9% of all households), the median household income is $68,736.
Black
Among the 10 Black or African American households (0.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Pend Oreille County
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Washington and United States.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
All Residents $67,436 $98,141 $80,734
White $68,736 $99,225 $86,271
Black or African American $— $72,813 $55,157
American Indian and Alaska Native $43,611 $70,989 $62,420
Asian $— $140,340 $116,503
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $93,643 $81,811
Some Other Race $60,761 $73,840 $67,563
Two or more races (Multiracial) $62,500 $89,098 $75,660
Hispanic or Latino $60,652 $79,513 $71,415
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

14.4%
14.4% of residents, or 1,995 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Pend Oreille County
14.4%
Washington
9.9%
United States
12.5%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

2.4%
2.4% of full-time, year-round workers, or 85 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Pend Oreille County
2.4%
Washington
1.5%
United States
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

19.6%
19.6% of children under 18, or 517 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Pend Oreille County
19.6%
Washington
11.6%
United States
16.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

8.9%
8.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 338 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Pend Oreille County
8.9%
Washington
8.9%
United States
10.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
Overall poverty rate 14.4% 9.9% 12.5%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 19.6% 11.6% 16.1%
Under 5 years 11.8% 12.6% 17.3%
5 to 17 years 21.8% 11.3% 15.7%
18 to 64 years 15.3% 9.6% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 19.1% 11.6% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 13.7% 8.4% 10.1%
65 years and over 8.9% 8.9% 10.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 15% 8.9% 11.3%
Female 13.7% 10.9% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.4% 1.5% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 15.9% 12.3% 15%
Did not work 18.7% 18.1% 21.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

12.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.8%
Family
8.3%
Nonfamily
22.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

8.3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
8.3%
Married-couple
7.3%
Other families
11.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Pend Oreille County
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.3% 6.4% 8.8%
Householder under 25 years 0% 19.5% 24.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 12.4% 8.3% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 7.1% 4.9% 6.5%
Householder 65 years and over 6.6% 4.7% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.1% 15.7% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 29.1% 35.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 44.7% 9.6% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 22.8% 18.7% 21.7%
Householder 65 years and over 18.7% 16.5% 20%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
13.6% of White residents, or 1,632 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
46.7% of Black or African American residents, or 7 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Pend Oreille County
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Pend Oreille County and peer geographies.
Pend Oreille County Washington United States
All Residents 14.4% 9.9% 12.5%
White 13.6% 8.6% 9.7%
Black or African American 46.7% 16.3% 21.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10.5% 18.1% 21.1%
Asian 0% 7.8% 9.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 13.6% 16.8%
Some Other Race 21.7% 17% 18.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 20.4% 12% 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4% 15.1% 16.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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