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Palouse, WA


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Palouse, Washington

Palouse, Washington, in Whitman county, is 54 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 251 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 1,011 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Palouse

In Palouse, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palouse had a median family income of $41,125. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Palouse.

Political Inclinations

Palouse folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Palouse Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Palouse that were owner-occupied was 79%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Palouse has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Palouse, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Palouse Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Palouse College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Palouse Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Palouse Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Palouse, WA

Comparing Palouse 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
Male Share of the Population64
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens46
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime59
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