Elma is a city located in Grays Harbor County Washington. Elma has a 2024 population of 3,464. Elma is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,446 in 2020.
The average household income in Elma is $76,161 with a poverty rate of 35.72%. The median age in Elma is 40.7 years: 43 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,682 | 78.28% |
| Other race | 479 | 13.98% |
| Two or more races | 250 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,264 | 2.65 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 549 | 3.49 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.16 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 110 | 3.05 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Male | 103 | 5.07 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 307 | 13.31% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 307 | 13.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 788 | 34.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 550 | 23.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,939 | 1,634 | 362 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 203 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 187 | 86 | 0 |
| Other Race | 107 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,565 | $71,014 | $54,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,292 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,924 | $53,404 | $37,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,611 | $54,958 | $45,536 |
| Some College | $50,476 | $72,537 | $41,458 |
$53,611
Average Earnings
$54,958
Average Male
$45,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.84% of Elma residents speak only English, while 11.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,633 | 707 | 26.85% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 478 | 83.57% |
| Other | 479 | 456 | 95.2% |
| Multiple | 250 | 29 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 15 | 9 | 60% |
35.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.54%
Male Poverty Rate
32.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elma is Other, with 95.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elma is Multiple, with 11.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.63% |
| Some College | 34.48% |
| High School | 29.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Male Employed | 14.32% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,924 | $91,103 |
| Households | $64,808 | $76,161 |
| Married Families | $91,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,920 | $50,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
218
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 8.04% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 18.72% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.33%
Born in Elma
96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
96.7% of Elma residents were born in the United States, with 72.33% having been born in Washington. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,487 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 3,483 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 3,478 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 3,473 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 3,469 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 3,464 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 3,460 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 3,468 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 3,483 | 37 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 3,446 | 107 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 3,339 | 36 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 3,303 | 46 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 3,257 | 32 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 3,225 | 21 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 3,204 | 11 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 3,193 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 3,203 | -32 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 3,235 | -35 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 3,270 | -24 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 3,294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,049 | 38 | 1.26% |
| 1990 | 3,011 | 291 | 10.7% |
| 1980 | 2,720 | -767 | -22% |