Coulee Dam Authority

Coulee Dam is a middle-income small town of 1,595 with home prices 2.4× below the Washington median.

Coulee Dam, Washington

Population in Coulee Dam stands at 1,595 — placing it among the smaller communities of Douglas County, Washington. Households here earn a median of $66,732.

Definition and scope

Coulee Dam sits within Douglas County, Washington, one of Washington's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Coulee Dam has approximately 1,595 residents. The median age is 38.0 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $238,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 47.2%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
• Asian: 1.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Coulee Dam is $66,732. Poverty rate stands at 15.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 7.6%. Educational attainment: 28.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Coulee Dam:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Rice Ranch Airport. Amtrak service is available at Ephrata, Washington.

Geography and climate

Coulee Dam sits at an elevation of 1,190 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Washington State Authority — state-level reference for Washington.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.