Nespelem is a town located in Okanogan County Washington. Nespelem has a 2024 population of 193. Nespelem is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 187 in 2020.
The average household income in Nespelem is $63,542 with a poverty rate of 27.1%. The median age in Nespelem is 33.9 years: 41 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nespelem was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 126 | 81.29% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 9.03% |
| White | 12 | 7.74% |
| Other race | 3 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 65 | 2.38 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 23 | 1.26 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 20 | 3.15 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 19 | 2.74 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 3 | 3.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 19.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 4.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 32.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 32 | 26.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 98 | 87 | 4 |
| White | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,813 | $46,250 | $48,333 |
| Some College | $62,500 | $0 | $58,750 |
$47,813
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$48,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.2% of Nespelem residents speak only English, while 6.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 126 | 28 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 14 | 10 | 71.43% |
| White | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
27.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.41%
Male Poverty Rate
25.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nespelem is Multiple, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nespelem is Native, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| Some College | 21.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
| High School | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.18% |
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,000 | $72,681 |
| Households | $45,625 | $63,542 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $41,830 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
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
88.39%
Born in Nespelem
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.35% of Nespelem residents were born in the United States, with 88.39% having been born in Washington. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 200 | 2 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 198 | 2 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 196 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 195 | 2 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 193 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 192 | 2 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 190 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 189 | 2 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 187 | -58 | -23.67% |
| 2019 | 245 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 245 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 245 | 4 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 241 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 2015 | 239 | 8 | 3.46% |
| 2014 | 231 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 231 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 233 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 235 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 0% |