Tekoa is a city located in Whitman County Washington. Tekoa has a 2024 population of 804. Tekoa is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 808 in 2020.
The average household income in Tekoa is $56,594 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in Tekoa is 57.4 years: 57.8 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tekoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 87.11% |
| Other race | 69 | 9.66% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 306 | 2.13 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.45 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 128 | 2.63 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 39 | 2.9 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 190 | 33.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 142 | 24.96% |
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 | 510 | 474 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,500 | $22,500 | $48,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $33,636 | $58,068 | $25,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,577 | $42,396 | $34,034 |
| Some College | $36,827 | $53,667 | $35,481 |
$35,577
Average Earnings
$42,396
Average Male
$34,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.29% of Tekoa residents speak only English, while 11.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 78 | 14.16% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tekoa is White, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tekoa is White, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.95% |
| High School | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $63,339 |
| Households | $47,083 | $56,594 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $48,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 11.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
46.78%
Born in Tekoa
94.54%
Native Born
5.46%
Foreign Born
5.46%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.54% of Tekoa residents were born in the United States, with 46.78% having been born in Washington. 5.46% 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 | 799 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 800 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 801 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 802 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 803 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 804 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 805 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 803 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 806 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 808 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 797 | -14 | -1.73% |
| 2018 | 811 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 813 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 807 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 797 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 789 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 794 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 796 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 789 | 9 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 780 | 0 | 0% |