Fords Prairie, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,762
Population
472/sq mi density
$55,556
Median Income
$34,734 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$388,069 Zillow
$1,196
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,556 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,196/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,762
Census 2023
Population Density
472
per square mile
Land Area
1.5
square miles (4.0 km²)
Median Age
52.9 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.1%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.6%
Spanish
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.6%
Veterans
10.9%
82% above US avg (6%)
Disability
31.2%
140% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.6%
35% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.428
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,762 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 472 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
Language
| English Only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.6% |
| Veterans | 10.9% |
| Disability | 31.2% |
| Health Insurance | 94.4% |
| Uninsured | 5.6% |
| Broadband Access | 96.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.428 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |