Population 2,591 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mossyrock
Household size in Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Mossyrock run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Mossyrock skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mossyrock: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Mossyrock
Renters in Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mossyrock is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (52.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.9% of the housing in Mossyrock, 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.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Mossyrock is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Washington.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $722 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $683 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $910 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mossyrock pays $910 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Mossyrock
Bachelor's degrees in Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mossyrock: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mossyrock is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Washington.
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 Mossyrock
| Period | Mossyrock | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Mossyrock is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Mossyrock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyrock | 2.40 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 20.3% | 17.9% | 1986 | $910 | 19.4% | 91.0% | 5.2% |
| Silver Creek | 2.41 | 45.3 | 6.9% | 23.9% | 14.3% | 1985 | $1,071 | 21.1% | 91.3% | 3.0% |
| Cinebar | 2.48 | 48.0 | 7.1% | 25.8% | 3.9% | 1981 | $879 | 14.4% | 84.0% | 4.7% |
| Swofford | 2.19 | 46.2 | 8.1% | 21.7% | 20.8% | 1984 | $1,148 | 26.2% | 94.2% | 1.4% |
| Salkum | 2.23 | 54.6 | 2.3% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 1981 | $745 | 17.6% | 84.7% | 0.1% |
| Morton | 2.38 | 51.9 | 10.1% | 19.9% | 9.9% | 1967 | $982 | 16.2% | 87.0% | 14.0% |
| Onalaska | 2.68 | 44.8 | 7.6% | 21.9% | 6.4% | 1980 | $923 | 14.3% | 88.8% | 5.9% |
| Ethel | 2.64 | 46.8 | 2.3% | 22.8% | 6.4% | 1984 | $682 | 17.0% | 88.3% | 2.5% |
| Toutle | 2.57 | 45.0 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 9.5% | 1987 | $859 | 27.9% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Marys Corner | 2.73 | 39.0 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 1983 | $1,105 | 15.4% | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Toledo | 2.58 | 49.0 | 5.4% | 13.4% | 9.0% | 1986 | $856 | 22.6% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
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 Mossyrock. 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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