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Albion, WA


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Albion, Washington

Albion, Washington, in Whitman county, is 60 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 245 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town has a population of 616.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 59% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Albion is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $45,893. To its credit, the people in Albion value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Albion Housing

About 65% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Washington.

Commuting

In Albion, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Albion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Albion College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Albion Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Albion Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Albion Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Albion, WA

Comparing Albion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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