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Pend Oreille County, Washington
Pend Oreille County, Washington. Pend Oreille County had 14,457 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 53051.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,457
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,401 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,050
Median household income
$67,436
±$7,718 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$367,900
±$22,774 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$855
±$69 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Pend Oreille County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,401 residents in Pend Oreille County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,457 for July 1, 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,050 over 1,400 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,050 | 7,816,116 | +673 |
| Households | 5,949±220 | 3,064,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,113±28 | 3,306,620 | −147 |
Pend Oreille County's population since 2000
From 11,732 in 2000 to 14,457 in 2025: up 23.2%. 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 Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Newport with 2,242 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Newport | 2,114 | $51,122 |
|---|---|---|
| Ione | 428 | $52,426 |
| Metaline Falls | 272 | $46,500 |
| MetalineGEOID 5345285 | 162 | $69,688 |
| CusickGEOID 5316340 | 153 | 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 Pend Oreille County?
The median resident of Pend Oreille County is 49.8 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.6%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8±0.3 | 38.3 | −1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±0.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3%±0.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 14.4% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7%±1.7 pts | 63.1% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 9.7% | −0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 15.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.7%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6%±2.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±1.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±3.1 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±1.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.9 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 Pend Oreille County earn?
Half of Pend Oreille County's 5,949 households earn less than $67,436 a year (±$7,718), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $62,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,436±$7,718 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,057±$7,355 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,670±$2,891 | $53,744 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6%±7.1 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±3.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7%±2.9 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 Pend Oreille County?
Owners occupy 80.8% of Pend Oreille County's occupied homes and renters 19.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $367,900 by its owner (±$22,774). The median renter pays $855 a month including utilities, and 22.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $367,900±$22,774 | $564,600 | +$101,209 |
| Median gross rent | $855±$69 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.9%±7.2 pts | 40.1% | −24.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,598±$68 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.8%±3.5 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,113±28 | 3,306,620 | −147 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5%±4.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±3.4 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.2%±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±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 Pend Oreille County building?
Builders took permits for 58 new housing units across Pend Oreille County in 2025 (58 single-family), 4.0 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 Pend Oreille County get to work?
73.6% of Pend Oreille County's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.5%±2.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±4.3 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±3.1 pts | 19.8% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.8 min±2.5 | 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 Pend Oreille County's census tracts?
Pend Oreille County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,133 (Tract 9703) to $86,042 (Tract 9705).
| Tract 970153051970100 | 2,027±302 | $59,297 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970253051970200 | 2,742±332 | $58,875 |
| Tract 970353051970300 | 3,341±347 | $54,133 |
| Tract 970453051970400 | 3,030±345 | $74,541 |
| Tract 970553051970500 | 2,910±395 | $86,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pend Oreille County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 39 |
| Median household income | 31st of 39 |
| Median home value | 26th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 39 |
| Median age | 7th 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 Pend Oreille 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.