Ephrata, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,493
Population
810/sq mi density
$70,321
Median Income
$27,192 per capita
$240,000
Home Value
$322,059 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
183
Violent Crime/100K
2,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,321 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,493
Census 2023
Population Density
810
per square mile
Land Area
4.0
square miles (10.4 km²)
Median Age
31.7 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 28.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.3%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
28.3%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
80.4%
Spanish
20.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.2%
17% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.6%
47% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.429
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,493 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 810 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 80.4% |
| Spanish | 20.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 15.2% |
| Health Insurance | 95.4% |
| Uninsured | 4.6% |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.429 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |