Puget Island is a CDP located in Wahkiakum County Washington. Puget Island has a 2024 population of 1,095. Puget Island is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually but its population has decreased by -10.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,227 in 2020.
The average household income in Puget Island is $92,178 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in Puget Island is 56.1 years: 51.5 years for males, and 56.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Puget Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 889 | 78.26% |
| Other race | 128 | 11.27% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 10.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 446 | 2.55 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 371 | 2.77 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.43 | 88 | 12 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 19.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 21.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 8.7% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 20.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 238 | 28.37% |
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 | 637 | 617 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 114 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 105 | 16 |
| Other Race | 91 | 91 | 46 |
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 50.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $88,333 | $33,264 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $8,900 | $0 | $8,633 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,921 | $62,900 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,921
Average Earnings
$62,900
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.99% of Puget Island residents speak only English, while 17.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 161 | 18.23% |
| Multiple | 119 | 4 | 3.36% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
16.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Puget Island is White, with 18.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Puget Island is Multiple, with 3.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.52% |
| Some College | 8.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,875 | $86,483 |
| Households | $65,395 | $92,178 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $114,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
83.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
79.7%
Male Marriage Rate
86.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 15.42% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 39.84% |
| Other Race | 45 | 49.45% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
47.01%
Born in Puget Island
90.85%
Native Born
9.15%
Foreign Born
7.48%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
90.85% of Puget Island residents were born in the United States, with 47.01% having been born in Washington. 7.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,095 | 19 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 1,076 | 19 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 1,057 | -96 | -8.33% |
| 2021 | 1,153 | -74 | -6.03% |
| 2020 | 1,227 | 109 | 9.75% |
| 2019 | 1,118 | 282 | 33.73% |
| 2018 | 836 | -63 | -7.01% |
| 2017 | 899 | 11 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 888 | 90 | 11.28% |
| 2015 | 798 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 804 | -99 | -10.96% |
| 2013 | 903 | 81 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 822 | 22 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 800 | -31 | -3.73% |
| 2010 | 831 | 0 | 0% |