Demographics & People — Elk Plain, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,863 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,813 |
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| Family Households | 3,711 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3605 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,136 |
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| Black or African American | 589 |
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| Asian | 652 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,479 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,231 |
| Other groups | 3,783 |
| German | 2,481 |
| Irish | 1,520 |
| English | 1,515 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,415 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 941 |
| Norwegian | 560 |
| American | 508 |
| French (except Basque) | 424 |
Language
| English Only | 11,826 |
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| Spanish | 516 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,197 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,809 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,995 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elk Plain, Washington.
