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Elk Plain, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Elk Plain, Washington is 13,863 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $101,250, the median home value is $440,300, and the median age is 39.3.

13,863

Population

1654

People / sq mi

$101,250

Median Income

$440,300

Median Home Value

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Elk Plain covers 8.4 sq mi of land at 1654 people per square mile.

About Elk Plain, WA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Elk Plain: 17.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Elk Plain is a city in Washington with a population of 13,863.

Households take in a median $101,250, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $440,300, with typical rent around $1,908.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.1%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$101,250

Median Household Income

$41,970

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$440,300

Median Home Value

$1,908

Median Rent

83.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.1%

High School+

17.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

81.7%

Public Transit

8.7%

Work From Home

35.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

40.8%

Foreign Born

89.6%

Non-English at Home

16.7%

Veterans

16.7%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.1%
Construction12.2%
Manufacturing10.1%
Retail Trade9.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.4%
Public Administration6.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.9%
Information5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elk Plain, Washington has a population of 13,863 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Elk Plain, Washington is $101,250, with 4.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Elk Plain, Washington is $440,300, with median monthly rent at $1,908 and a homeownership rate of 83.9%.

The median age in Elk Plain, Washington is 39.3 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.