State
County
Land Area
1.2 sq mi
Density
635.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.27%
Growth Since 2010
0.13%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Tekoa is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 779, it is the 215th largest city in Washington and the 11405th largest city in the United States. Tekoa is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually but its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 778 in 2010. Tekoa reached it's highest population of 813 in 2017. Spanning over 1 miles, Tekoa has a population density of 635 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tekoa is $59,709 with a poverty rate of 7.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $570 per month, and the median house value is $123,100. The median age in Tekoa is 48.2 years, 53 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tekoa was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 96.99% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.68% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 276 | 2.44 | 71.7 |
| Married | 139 | 2.94 | 90.6 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.12 | 47.4 |
| Female | 47 | 2.85 | 76.6 |
| Male | 14 | 3.29 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 37.87% |
| Some College | 124 | 23.13% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 8.96% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 463 | 117 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | |
| Multiple Races | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 77.78%.
100.00% of Tekoa residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
7.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.20%
Male Poverty Rate
7.30%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tekoa is Multiple, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tekoa is White, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.32%.
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 11.43% |
| 2 or More | 2 | 22.22% |
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
99.73% of Tekoa residents were born in the United States, with 55.27% having been born in Washington. 0.27% 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 | 779 | -10 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 789 | -10 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 799 | -10 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 809 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 813 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 808 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 796 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 788 | -6 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 794 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 796 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 789 | 9 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 780 | 0.00% |