Tekoa, Washington Population 2022
Tekoa is a city located in Whitman County Washington. Tekoa has a 2020 population of 769. Tekoa is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 780 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 96.99% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.68% |
Tekoa Population Pyramid $2022
| 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% |
Tekoa Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 639 | 50 | 7.82% |
| Multiple | 17 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 White, with 7.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tekoa is Multiple, with 11.76% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 11.43% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 22.22% |
Tekoa Veterans by Education
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 769 | -10 | -1.28% |
| 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% |