Elma, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Elma, Washington Summary
Life in Elma research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Elma over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elma:
The population in Elma is 3,390.
The median home value in Elma is $228,100.
The median income in Elma is $69,405.
The median rent in Elma is $858.
The unemployment rate in Elma is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Elma is 24.1%.
Table Of Contents
Elma SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Elma, WA Crime Report
78
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,222.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.36%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elma / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 78 | 2,222.9 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 171.0 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 114.0 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 72 | 2,051.9 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 21 | 598.5 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 43 | 1,225.4 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 228.0 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Rankings for Elma in Washington
Map Of Elma, WA
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Population over time in Elma
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,390 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 3,245 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 3,047 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,033 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 3,035 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,048 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 3,080 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,099 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 3,112 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 3,117 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elma
| Race | Elma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Elma
| Gender | Elma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elma for adults over 25
| Education | Elma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elma, Washington
| Income | Elma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.7% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
