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Wilbur, WA


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Wilbur, Washington

Wilbur, Washington, in Lincoln county, is 60 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 169 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town contains a population of approximately 914.

The People and Families of Wilbur

In Wilbur, about 67% of adults are married.

Wilbur boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilbur had a median family income of $37,431.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wilbur favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Wilbur Housing

Wilbur has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Wilbur, 85% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Wilbur do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWilbur Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wilbur Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilbur Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Wilbur Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Wilbur, WA

Comparing Wilbur 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity41
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime69
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