Population 7,877 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mattawa
Household size in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.70 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.62 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.08 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.68 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Mattawa is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.70, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Mattawa is young: half of its residents are under 31.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mattawa: 21.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.2 points, even as the national share fell. Only seven of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mattawa
Renters in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.1% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Mattawa rent their homes (44.4%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 13.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.5% of the housing in Mattawa, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Mattawa has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 18 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $583 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $887 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,438 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$856 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mattawa pays $1,438 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $856 a month since 2006–10, up 147%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mattawa
Bachelor's degrees in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mattawa: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in Mattawa never finished high school, well above the national share: only 55.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mattawa has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Washington city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mattawa
| Period | Mattawa | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mattawa runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mattawa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawa | 3.02 | 31.5 | 21.1% | 44.4% | 15.5% | 1999 | $1,438 | 13.6% | 55.9% | 7.5% |
| Beverly | 4.02 | 28.3 | 21.1% | 47.3% | 14.5% | 1983 | $1,129 | 10.1% | 65.3% | 5.2% |
| Vantage | 3.42 | 36.5 | 8.8% | 17.5% | 12.8% | 1988 | $1,257 | 24.4% | 83.9% | 3.8% |
| Royal City | 3.64 | 28.6 | 16.2% | 42.8% | 18.2% | 1989 | $954 | 14.2% | 57.5% | 12.5% |
| Smyrna | 3.03 | 33.9 | 10.5% | 32.1% | 18.4% | 1995 | $1,339 | 16.6% | 68.7% | 10.7% |
| George | 3.10 | 35.8 | 17.5% | 36.7% | 32.6% | 1989 | $973 | 9.2% | 70.5% | 3.0% |
| Moxee | 3.22 | 32.7 | 8.1% | 19.8% | 12.0% | 1996 | $1,147 | 20.6% | 84.6% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | 3.12 | 36.2 | 16.9% | 27.4% | 3.0% | 1977 | $963 | 11.8% | 69.3% | 5.9% |
| Terrace Heights | 2.43 | 35.7 | 13.1% | 37.6% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,473 | 28.2% | 84.1% | 0.8% |
| Zillah | 3.06 | 36.4 | 12.8% | 23.6% | 5.2% | 1974 | $1,084 | 22.8% | 80.4% | 5.7% |
| Sunnyside | 3.54 | 29.2 | 22.8% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 1978 | $1,043 | 10.3% | 57.7% | 11.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mattawa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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