City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Mabton, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mabton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,481
Residents
$54,722
Median income
$172,200
Median home
$1,538
Median rent (state)

Mabton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Mabton lands in the 27th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

27th
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
61st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mabton, WA

Washington's Mabton is a small town, with 2,481 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Mabton brings in $54,722 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 29.1%. Typical homes in Mabton are valued around $172,200, and the median resident age is 23.4 years. 2.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 6 residential building permits were authorized in Mabton (Building Boom), up 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,538 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 87.1 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

2,481 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$54,722 /yr

Poverty 29.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Mabton compare to other US cities?

Mabton measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 27% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 61% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mabton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Mabton near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Mabton ranks #587 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mabton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#483 of 565
15th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#338 of 599
40th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#531 of 565
6th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#15 of 598
97th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#587 of 599
2nd percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

27thIncome percentile

27th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Mabton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$172,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mabton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mabton, WA Mabton, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mabton, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mabton, WA median $54,722/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mabton, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mabton, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 2.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 29.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,481
Median Income
$54,722
Median Home Value
$172,200
Median Age
23.4
Poverty Rate
29.1%
Labor force participation
61.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,940 residents1,950 residents1,960 residents1,970 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,957 residents 1,967 residents ▲ +0.5%
Mabton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 2
2021 1
2022 1
2023 7
2024 6

Permit volume increased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.1%
Carpool
17.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
4.2%

Based on 939 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mabton sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,538/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
87.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Okanogan
2,477 people
Carnation
2,476 people
Rainier
2,499 people
North Yelm
2,503 people
Burley
2,516 people
Warden
2,531 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mabton's 2,481 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pajaro, CA
2,480 people
Las Animas, CO
2,480 people
Pine Ridge, SD
2,480 people
Walnut Hill, TN
2,480 people
Denver, NC
2,483 people
Landisville, PA
2,479 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mabton's $54,722 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Juniata, NE
$54,722 median income
Big Run, PA
$54,722 median income
Lawton, MI
$54,718 median income
New Sarpy, LA
$54,716 median income
Fairfield Bay, AR
$54,735 median income
Troutville, VA
$54,708 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mabton, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mabton, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 21.9% 32.0% 44.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 95.7% White 21.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 2.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 32.0% Two or more races 44.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mabton compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mabton (this city) 2,481 $54,722
Okanogan 2,477 $73,273
Carnation 2,476 $141,097
Rainier 2,499 $101,644
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mabton, WA?

What is the population of Mabton, WA? +

The population of Mabton, WA stands at 2,481 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mabton, WA? +

Median annual household income in Mabton runs $54,722, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mabton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mabton; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Mabton, WA? +

The median home value in Mabton is $172,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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