State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
635.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.27% (-10)
Growth Since 2010
0.13% (1)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Tekoa, Washington Population 2021
779
Tekoa is a city located in Whitman County 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 in . 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.
Tekoa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tekoawas:
- White: 96.99%
- Two or more races: 2.33%
- Native American: 0.68%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Tekoa, Washington is 779 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 799.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 778.
Tekoa, Washington Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 96.99% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.68% |
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Tekoa Population by Race
Tekoa Population Pyramid $2021
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Tekoa Population by Age
Tekoa Households and Families
| 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
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Tekoa Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Tekoa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Tekoa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 463 | 117 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | |
| 2+ 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 2+ races people with a rate of 77.78%.
Tekoa Educational Attainment by Race
Tekoa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Tekoa Language by Age
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Tekoa Language
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.
Tekoa Language
7.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.20%
Male Poverty Rate
7.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tekoa
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%.
Tekoa Poverty
Tekoa Poverty Rate by Education
Tekoa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Tekoa Married by Age and Sex
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Tekoa Marriage
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.
Tekoa Marital Status by Race
Tekoa Marital Status
Tekoa Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 11.43% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 22.22% |
Tekoa Veterans by Race
Tekoa Veterans by Education
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11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Tekoa Veterans by Education
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53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Tekoa Employment by Age
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Tekoa Employment by Race
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Tekoa Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.27%
Born in Tekoa
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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.
Tekoa Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| 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% |