Raft Island is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Raft Island has a 2024 population of 450. Raft Island is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 8.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 416 in 2020.
The average household income in Raft Island is $195,002 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Raft Island is 52.2 years: 53.7 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raft Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 83.15% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 16.85% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 210 | 2.15 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 110 | 1.27 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 78 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 2.64 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 3.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 23.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 44.27% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 23.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 18 | 5.57% |
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 | 298 | 298 | 195 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $222,697 | $154,205 | $223,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $227,550 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,162 | $0 | $33,676 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $149,875 | $33,456 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$149,875
Average Male
$33,456
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.14% of Raft Island residents speak only English, while 1.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 58 | 15.47% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.13%
Male Poverty Rate
18.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raft Island is White, with 15.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raft Island is White, with 15.47% 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 17.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 6.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,000 | $242,838 |
| Households | $156,136 | $195,002 |
| Married Families | $173,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $151,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
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
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 5.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
36.14%
Born in Raft Island
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.78% of Raft Island residents were born in the United States, with 36.14% having been born in Washington. 2.22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 450 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 451 | 82 | 22.22% |
| 2021 | 369 | -47 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 416 | -18 | -4.15% |
| 2019 | 434 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 430 | 89 | 26.1% |
| 2017 | 341 | -1 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 342 | 37 | 12.13% |
| 2015 | 305 | -28 | -8.41% |
| 2014 | 333 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 335 | -63 | -15.83% |
| 2012 | 398 | 33 | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 365 | -94 | -20.48% |
| 2010 | 459 | 0 | 0% |