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Asotin County, Washington
Asotin County, Washington. Asotin County had 22,545 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 53003.
Asotin County is one of the 2 counties of the Lewiston, ID-WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,545
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,467
Median household income
$72,283
±$5,956 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$325,600
±$18,619 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,043
±$75 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Asotin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,285 residents in Asotin County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,545 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,467 over 636 square miles of land.
| Measure | Asotin County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,467 | 7,816,116 | +46 |
| Households | 9,490±221 | 3,064,820 | +389 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.05 | 2.50 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 10,183±30 | 3,306,620 | +140 |
Asotin County's population since 2000
From 20,551 in 2000 to 22,545 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Asotin County?
Asotin County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Clarkston Heights-Vineland with 7,884 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,275 | $101,286 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 7,161 | $54,152 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,488 | $51,860 |
| Asotin | 1,204 | $77,083 |
| AnatoneGEOID 5302025 | 25 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Asotin County?
The median resident of Asotin County is 46.2 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Asotin County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2±0.6 | 38.3 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2%±0.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 14.4% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.1%±0.9 pts | 63.1% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5%±1.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±1.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±1.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7%±2.3 pts | 39.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Asotin County earn?
Half of Asotin County's 9,490 households earn less than $72,283 a year (±$5,956), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $66,107 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Asotin County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,283±$5,956 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,275±$5,835 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,742±$2,421 | $53,744 | +$4,197 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±2.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±4.8 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5%±2.8 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Asotin County?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Asotin County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $325,600 by its owner (±$18,619). The median renter pays $1,043 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Asotin County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,600±$18,619 | $564,600 | +$81,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,043±$75 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1%±6.7 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,593±$159 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±2.8 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,183±30 | 3,306,620 | +140 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±3.0 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.9%±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.2%±2.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 Asotin County building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units across Asotin County in 2025 (33 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Asotin County get to work?
80.3% of Asotin County's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Asotin County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±2.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±3.0 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5%±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9%±2.4 pts | 19.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.3 min±1.3 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Asotin County's census tracts?
Asotin County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,977 (Tract 9605) to $89,648 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960153003960100 | 4,187±353 | $87,063 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960253003960200 | 4,868±547 | $89,648 |
| Tract 960353003960300 | 3,251±350 | $62,500 |
| Tract 960453003960400 | 2,395±392 | $55,236 |
| Tract 960553003960500 | 3,605±322 | $53,977 |
| Tract 960653003960600 | 4,161±544 | $59,797 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Asotin County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 39 |
| Median household income | 24th of 39 |
| Median home value | 30th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 39 |
| Median age | 14th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Asotin County 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' school search.