State
County
Land Area
0.2 sq mi
Density
2,432.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
9.26%
Growth Since 2010
100.00%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Nespelem is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 472, it is the 243rd largest city in Washington and the 13558th largest city in the United States. Nespelem is currently growing at a rate of 9.26% annually and its population has increased by 100.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 236 in 2010. Nespelem reached it's highest population of 472 in 2021. Spanning over 0 miles, Nespelem has a population density of 2,433 people per square mile.
The average household income in Nespelem is $53,120 with a poverty rate of 27.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $325 per month, and the median house value is $80,000. The median age in Nespelem is 34 years, 34.3 years for males, and 32.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nespelem was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 157 | 80.10% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 12.76% |
| White | 14 | 7.14% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 88 | 2.23 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.37 | 77.8 |
| Married | 26 | 2.58 | 69.2 |
| Female | 18 | 2.72 | 33.3 |
| Male | 17 | 2.53 | 41.2 |
2.33
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 6.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 9.09% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 29.55% |
| Some College | 53 | 40.15% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 13.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0.00% | |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.52% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 108 | 88 | |
| Multiple Races | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| White | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 13.33%.
95.16% of Nespelem residents speak only English, while 4.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.84% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 156 | 40 | 25.64% |
| Multiple | 25 | 10 | 40.00% |
| White | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
27.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.51%
Male Poverty Rate
30.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nespelem is Multiple, with 40.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nespelem is White, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.26%.
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4 | 3.15% |
| 2 or More | 2 | 10.53% |
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
100.00% of Nespelem residents were born in the United States, with 94.90% having been born in Washington. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 472 | 40 | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 432 | 40 | 10.20% |
| 2019 | 392 | 40 | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 352 | 38 | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 314 | 34 | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 280 | 23 | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 257 | 11 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 246 | 12 | 5.13% |
| 2013 | 234 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 233 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 235 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0.00% |