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Almira, Washington
Almira, town, in Lincoln County, Washington. Almira had 327 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 318 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 360 (±123). GEOID 5301500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
327
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 318 · ACS 2020-2024: 360 ±123
Median household income
$52,333
±$5,426 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$204,000
±$47,405 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$955
±$45 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Almira and what county is it in?
Almira is a town in Lincoln County, Washington. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 620 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Almira, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 327 people lived in Almira on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 318 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 360 (±123).
| Measure | Almira | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 360 ±123 | 11,489 | no clear change |
| Households | 144 ±44 | 4,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.54 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 173 ±47 | 5,918 | no clear change |
Almira's population since 2000
From 302 in 2000 to 327 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Almira as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Almira?
The median resident of Almira is 40.0 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%.
| Measure | Almira | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±19.5 | 46.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±10.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±8.6 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±6.8 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±9.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1% ±9.2 pts | 88.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±9.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±4.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 28.9% ±13.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±7.3 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.4% ±4.7 pts | 24.2% | −11.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.9% ±9.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±10.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Almira earn?
Half of Almira's 144 households earn less than $52,333 a year (±$5,426), against $71,512 in Lincoln County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,187 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $27,854 after inflation.
| Measure | Almira | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,333 ±$5,426 | $71,512 | −$27,854 |
| Mean household income | $62,438 ±$12,762 | $92,521 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,750 ±$4,491 | $39,071 | −$12,304 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±13.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5% ±16.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.3% ±14.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±6.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.8% ±12.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Almira?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Almira's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,000 by its owner (±$47,405). The median renter pays $955 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Almira | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,000 ±$47,405 | $292,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $955 ±$45 | $883 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2% ±32.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,063 ±$652 | $1,674 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8% ±15.1 pts | 80.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.2% ±15.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Housing units | 173 ±47 | 5,918 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±30.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±50.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5% ±11.1 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% ±4.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±20.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.4% ±12.5 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±5.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Almira building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Almira in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Almira work and get to work?
86.7% of Almira's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 38.8 minutes.
| Measure | Almira | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.2% ±11.2 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±10.3 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±4.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±27.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±27.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±9.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.8 min ±8.7 | 26.4 min | +15.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Almira?
No census tract lies mostly in Almira; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Lincoln County | 2,933 | $70,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Almira) · Census block assignment files
How does Almira compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Almira is the 14,843rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 253rd-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Almira is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 253rd | 281 |
Almira's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Almira with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Almira?
26 of the 57 figures for Almira on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Almira are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Almira.