Pend Oreille County, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Washington
The population of Pend Oreille County, Washington is 13,811 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Washington. The median household income is $63,750, the median home value is $307,800, and the median age is 50.0.
The population of Pend Oreille County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (12,950 → 14,332), a +0.73% annualized rate.
13,811
Population
+0.73%
Annual growth
10
People / sq mi
$63,750
Median Income
$307,800
Median Home Value
Pend Oreille County covers 1,400 sq mi of land at 9.9 people per square mile.
About Pend Oreille County, WA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Pend Oreille County: a median age of 50.0, older than the national median. Pend Oreille County is a county in Washington with a population of 13,811. It ranks #33 among counties in Washington by population.
Median household income is $63,750, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $307,800, with typical rent around $786.
Roughly 20.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Pend Oreille County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Pend Oreille County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pend Oreille County had a population of 12,950 in 2010 and 14,332 in 2024, a 10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,362 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.
14,332
Population (2024)
12,950
Population (2010)
14,362
Peak (2023)
0.73%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,950 |
| 2011 | 12,956 |
| 2012 | 13,007 |
| 2013 | 12,890 |
| 2014 | 12,926 |
| 2015 | 13,095 |
| 2016 | 13,128 |
| 2017 | 13,360 |
| 2018 | 13,583 |
| 2019 | 13,726 |
| 2020 | 13,506 |
| 2021 | 13,897 |
| 2022 | 14,153 |
| 2023 | 14,362 |
| 2024 | 14,332 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.0
Median Age
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Male
27.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 27.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,750$-31,202 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,822 |
| Per-capita income | $35,660 |
| Poverty rate | 7.2%+0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 43.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pend Oreille County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
74.4%
Public transit
11.2%
Work from home
31.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$307,800$-212,000 vs state
Median home value
$786
Median rent
77.2%
Homeownership rate
8,036
Total housing units
72.5%
Occupied
27.5%
Vacant
22.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
94.9%
With broadband internet
45.6%
Foreign-born
13.3%
Veterans (18+)
21.5%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.3%
High School+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pend Oreille County, Washington has a population of 13,811 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Washington. Population density is 10 people per square mile.
The population of Pend Oreille County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (12,950 → 14,332), a +0.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pend Oreille County, Washington is $63,750, with mean (average) household income of $83,822 and per-capita income of $35,660. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pend Oreille County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pend Oreille County, Washington is 50.0 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
The median home value in Pend Oreille County is $307,800 and median monthly rent is $786. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,036 total housing units, 27.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pend Oreille County, Washington is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Seattle is among the largest cities associated with Pend Oreille County, Washington, with a population of 741,440.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.