Metaline Falls, WA

Q: What is the Total Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Population of Metaline Falls is 237.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Male Population of Metaline Falls is 106.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Female Population of Metaline Falls is 131.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Metaline Falls?

There are 80.92 Males per 100 Females in Metaline Falls.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Metaline Falls?

There are 123.58 Females per 100 Males in Metaline Falls.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Metaline Falls?

Median Population Age in Metaline Falls is 58.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Metaline Falls

Average Family Size in Metaline Falls is 2.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Metaline Falls

Average Household Size in Metaline Falls is 1.7 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Metaline Falls?

Per Capita income in Metaline Falls is $28,123.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Metaline Falls?

Median Family Income in Metaline Falls is $61,250.

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Metaline Falls Map

Metaline Falls Overview

237

TOTAL POPULATION

106

MALE POPULATION

131

FEMALE POPULATION

80.92

MALES / 100 FEMALES

123.58

FEMALES / 100 MALES

58.5

MEDIAN AGE

2.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

1.7

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$28,123

PER CAPITA INCOME

$61,250

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$28,250

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

27.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

72.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.48

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

31.7%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

28.1%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Metaline Falls Zip Codes

99153

Metaline Falls Area Codes

509

Race in Metaline Falls

The most populous races in Metaline Falls are White / Caucasian (222 | 93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7 | 2.9%), and Some other Race (7 | 2.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.9%
Native / Alaskan	3	1.3%
White / Caucasian	222	93.7%
Two or more Races	5	2.1%
Some other Race	7	2.9%
Total	237	100.0%

Ancestry in Metaline Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Metaline Falls are German (72 | 30.4%), Irish (48 | 20.3%), English (43 | 18.1%), Scotch-Irish (22 | 9.3%), and Norwegian (20 | 8.4%), together accounting for 86.5% of all Metaline Falls residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	12	5.1%
Cherokee	5	2.1%
Colville	3	1.3%
Czech	6	2.5%
Dutch	4	1.7%
English	43	18.1%
European	6	2.5%
French	13	5.5%
German	72	30.4%
Irish	48	20.3%
Mexican	7	2.9%
Norwegian	20	8.4%
Scandinavian	4	1.7%
Scotch-Irish	22	9.3%
Scottish	5	2.1%
Swedish	3	1.3%
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Immigrants in Metaline Falls

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Metaline Falls

The most populous age groups in Metaline Falls are 65 to 69 Years (19 | 17.9%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (17 | 13.0%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years	5 (4.7%)	7 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	4 (3.8%)	9 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	7 (6.6%)	6 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years	3 (2.8%)	12 (9.2%)
40 to 44 Years	11 (10.4%)	4 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years	9 (8.5%)	1 (0.8%)
55 to 59 Years	17 (16.0%)	15 (11.5%)
60 to 64 Years	9 (8.5%)	13 (9.9%)
65 to 69 Years	19 (17.9%)	16 (12.2%)
70 to 74 Years	6 (5.7%)	17 (13.0%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.4%)
80 to 84 Years	6 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	6 (5.7%)	10 (7.6%)
Total	106 (100.0%)	131 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Metaline Falls

Median Family Size in Metaline Falls

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	51 (92.7%)	2.69
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	4 (7.3%)	3.00
Total Families	55 (100.0%)	2.71

Median Household Size in Metaline Falls

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	51 (35.7%)	2.69
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	4 (2.8%)	3.00
Non-family	88 (61.5%)	-
Total Households	143 (100.0%)	1.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Metaline Falls

Out of a total of 143 households in Metaline Falls, 55 (38.5%) are family households, while 88 (61.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 41, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 88.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	88 (61.5%)
2-Person Households	41 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	11 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	55 (38.5%)	88 (61.5%)

Female Fertility in Metaline Falls

Fertility by Age in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Metaline Falls

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Metaline Falls

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Metaline Falls

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Metaline Falls

Income Overview in Metaline Falls

Per Capita Income in Metaline Falls is $28,123, while median incomes of families and households are $61,250 and $28,250 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	237	$28,123
Median Family Income	55	$61,250
Mean Family Income	55	$73,109
Median Household Income	143	$28,250
Mean Household Income	143	$43,729
Income Deficit	55	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	237	27.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	237	72.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	237	0.48

Earnings by Sex in Metaline Falls

Average Earnings in Metaline Falls are $39,722, $53,000 for men and $38,611 for women, a difference of 27.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	44 (71.0%)	$53,000
Female	18 (29.0%)	$38,611
Total	62 (100.0%)	$39,722

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Metaline Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Metaline Falls are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (9 | 20.4%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (9 | 50.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	5 (27.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	7 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	6 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (50.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	9 (20.4%)	4 (22.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	8 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	44 (100.0%)	18 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Metaline Falls

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$53,000	$38,611

Family Income in Metaline Falls

Family Income Brackets in Metaline Falls

According to the Metaline Falls family income data, there are 14 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	7	12.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	4	7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	14	25.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	12	21.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	0	0.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	14	25.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	4	7.3%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Metaline Falls

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	41 (74.6%)	$0
3-Person Families	11 (20.0%)	$0
4-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	3 (5.4%)	$0
Total	55 (100.0%)	$61,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Metaline Falls

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	18 (32.7%)	$0
1 Earner	28 (50.9%)	$0
2 Earners	9 (16.4%)	$0
3+ Earners	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	55 (100.0%)	$61,250

Household Income in Metaline Falls

Household Income Brackets in Metaline Falls

With 29 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Metaline Falls, accounting for 20.3% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	18	12.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	8	5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	29	20.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	27	18.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	29	20.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	12	8.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	1	0.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14	9.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	5	3.5%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Metaline Falls

The median household income in Metaline Falls is $28,250, with the highest median household income of $53,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 24 households (16.8%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	24 (16.8%)	$53,750
45 to 64 Years	53 (37.1%)	$0
65+ Years	66 (46.2%)	$27,292
Total	143 (100.0%)	$28,250

Poverty in Metaline Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Metaline Falls

With 20.7% poverty level for males and 6.1% for females among the residents of Metaline Falls, 45 to 54 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (77.8%) and 4 females (25.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years	7 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	15 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.1%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	22 (20.7%)	8 (6.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Metaline Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Metaline Falls, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	5 (100.0%)	4 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	7 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	14 (100.0%)	12 (75.0%)
45 to 54 Years	2 (22.2%)	1 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	11 (42.3%)	28 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	25 (100.0%)	29 (87.9%)
75 Years and over	12 (100.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Total	84 (79.2%)	123 (93.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Metaline Falls

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Metaline Falls show that 13.7% or 7 of the total 51 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.1%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	34 (82.9%)	7 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	44 (86.3%)	7 (13.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Metaline Falls

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Metaline Falls

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	7 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	7 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Metaline Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Metaline Falls

Among the 46 employed individuals in Metaline Falls, private company employees (27 | 58.7%), local government employees (10 | 21.7%), and state government employees (9 | 19.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	27	58.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	0	0.0%
Local Government Employees	10	21.7%
State Government Employees	9	19.6%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	46	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Metaline Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Metaline Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (202), 31.7% or 64 individuals are in the labor force, with 28.1% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	13 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	23 (76.7%)	5 (21.7%)
45 to 54 Years	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	11 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	14 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	64 (31.7%)	18 (28.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Metaline Falls

According to labor force statistics for Metaline Falls, 46.7% of individuals (50) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (107) are in the labor force, with 36.0% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	11 (100.0%)	11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	17 (54.8%)	13 (41.2%)
College / Associate Degree	16 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	6 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	50 (46.7%)	39 (36.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Metaline Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Metaline Falls are Community & Social Service (9 | 19.6%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 19.6%), and Management (6 | 13.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Metaline Falls are Healthcare Support (5 | 10.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 8.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	5 (55.6%)	4 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Metaline Falls are Construction & Extraction (8 | 17.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 10.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	8 (61.5%)	5 (38.5%)
Total (Overall)	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Metaline Falls are , and Production (9 | 19.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Metaline Falls

Employment Industries in Metaline Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Metaline Falls

The Metaline Falls industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Educational Services	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Education in Metaline Falls

School Enrollment in Metaline Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 34 students in Metaline Falls are high school (13 | 38.2%), nursery / preschool (8 | 23.5%), and elementary school (5 | 14.7%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	8	23.5%
Kindergarten	4	11.8%
Elementary School	5	14.7%
Middle School	4	11.8%
High School	13	38.2%
College / Undergraduate	0	0.0%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	34	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Metaline Falls

Out of a total of 34 students who are enrolled in schools in Metaline Falls, 17 (50.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17 (50.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	17 (50.0%)	17 (50.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Metaline Falls

Business (13 | 20.6%), education (11 | 17.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 15.9%), science & technology (9 | 14.3%), and visual & performing arts (7 | 11.1%) are the most common fields of study among 63 individuals in Metaline Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	10	15.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	5	7.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	9	14.3%
Business	13	20.6%
Education	11	17.5%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	4	6.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	7	11.1%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	4	6.4%
Total	63	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Metaline Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Metaline Falls

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Metaline Falls are males with 1 vehicle (16, accounting for 43.2%) and females with 1 vehicle (4, making up 177.8%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	5 (55.6%)
1 Vehicle	16 (43.2%)	4 (44.4%)
2 Vehicles	14 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles	7 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	37 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Metaline Falls

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Metaline Falls are 10 to 14 minutes (18 commuters, 43.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (8 commuters, 19.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (5 commuters, 12.2%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	8	19.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	18	43.9%
15 to 19 Minutes	0	0.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	0	0.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	5	12.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	5	12.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	5	12.2%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Metaline Falls

The most common commute times in Metaline Falls are 10 to 14 minutes (14 commuters, 43.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (5 commuters, 55.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	8 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	14 (43.8%)	4 (44.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	5 (55.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Metaline Falls

The most frequent times of departure to work in Metaline Falls are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (12, 37.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5, 55.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	5 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	2 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	2 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	6 (18.8%)	5 (55.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	12 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	32 (100.0%)	9 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Metaline Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Metaline Falls

Of the total 143 dwellings in Metaline Falls, owner-occupied units account for 53 (37.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 90 (62.9%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	53	37.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	90	62.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units	143	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Metaline Falls

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	88	61.5%
2-Person Household	41	28.7%
3-Person Household	11	7.7%
4+ Person Household	3	2.1%
Total Housing Units	143	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Metaline Falls

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	24 (27.3%)	64 (72.7%)
2-Person Household	25 (61.0%)	16 (39.0%)
3-Person Household	4 (36.4%)	7 (63.6%)
4+ Person Household	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units	53 (37.1%)	90 (62.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Metaline Falls

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	8 (25.0%)	24 (75.0%)
College/Associate Degree	36 (45.6%)	43 (54.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	9 (33.3%)	18 (66.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	7	4.9%
35 to 44 Years	17	11.9%
45 to 54 Years	8	5.6%
55 to 64 Years	45	31.5%
65 to 74 Years	39	27.3%
75 to 84 Years	11	7.7%
85 Years and Over	16	11.2%
Total	143	100.0%

Housing Finances in Metaline Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Metaline Falls

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	53 (37.1%)	$39,583
Renter-Occupied	90 (62.9%)	$24,375
Average	143 (100.0%)	$28,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Metaline Falls

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999	8 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	21 (23.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	11 (20.7%)	16 (17.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	16 (30.2%)	13 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	12 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	14 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	4 (7.5%)	1 (1.1%)
Total	53 (100.0%)	90 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Metaline Falls

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.1%)
$300 to $499	24 (45.3%)	12 (13.3%)
$500 to $799	7 (13.2%)	52 (57.8%)
$800 to $999	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499	17 (32.1%)	9 (10.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	4 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	53 (100.0%)	90 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Metaline Falls

Housing Structures in Metaline Falls

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	64	44.8%
Single Unit, Attached	3	2.1%
2 Unit Apartments	2	1.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	5	3.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	10	7.0%
10 or more Apartments	48	33.6%
Mobile Home / Other	11	7.7%
Total	143	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Metaline Falls

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	44 (68.8%)	20 (31.2%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	48 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	9 (81.8%)	2 (18.2%)
Total	53 (37.1%)	90 (62.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Metaline Falls

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms	4 (7.5%)	35 (38.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms	15 (28.3%)	34 (37.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms	25 (47.2%)	10 (11.1%)
8 or more Rooms	9 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	53 (100.0%)	90 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Metaline Falls

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	39 (73.6%)	89 (98.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	14 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)
Total	53 (100.0%)	90 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Metaline Falls

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	7 (13.2%)	24 (26.7%)
1 Vehicle	21 (39.6%)	58 (64.4%)
2 Vehicles	17 (32.1%)	4 (4.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	8 (15.1%)	4 (4.4%)
Total	53 (100.0%)	90 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Metaline Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Metaline Falls

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	23	30
Median Property Value	$191,100	$140,000
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	$406	$0
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Metaline Falls

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	4 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	23 (100.0%)	21 (70.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	5 (16.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	30 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Metaline Falls

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	7 (30.4%)	8 (26.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	3 (13.0%)	4 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (43.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	13 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	30 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Metaline Falls

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	4 (17.4%)	38,333 (127,776.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x	9 (39.1%)	4 (13.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	9 (30.0%)
4.0x or more	10 (43.5%)	5 (16.7%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	30 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Metaline Falls

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	4 (17.4%)	8 (26.7%)
$800 to $1,499	9 (39.1%)	9 (30.0%)
Total	23 (100.0%)	30 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Metaline Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	18 (69.2%)	8 (30.8%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	26 (86.7%)	4 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	58 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	225 (94.9%)	12 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Metaline Falls

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	18 (69.2%)	8 (30.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Metaline Falls

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	96 (88.9%)	12 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	18 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	11 (36.7%)	15 (50.0%)
45 to 54 Years	7 (70.0%)	3 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years	36 (66.7%)	22 (40.7%)
65 to 74 Years	58 (100.0%)	32 (55.2%)
75 Years and over	33 (100.0%)	7 (21.2%)
Total	189 (79.7%)	79 (33.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Metaline Falls

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	16 (32.7%)	23 (51.1%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (44.0%)	16 (48.5%)
75 Years and over	6 (50.0%)	21 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Metaline Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Metaline Falls: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	6 (50.0%)	14 (66.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Metaline Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	6 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Metaline Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	15 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.1%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Metaline Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	16 (32.7%)	17 (37.8%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (24.0%)	16 (48.5%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	13 (61.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Metaline Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (8.2%)	13 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	6 (28.6%)

Technology Access in Metaline Falls

Computing Device Access in Metaline Falls

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	114	79.7%
Smartphone	115	80.4%
Tablet	90	62.9%
No Computing Device	14	9.8%
Total	143	100.0%

Internet Access in Metaline Falls

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	61	42.7%
Cellular Data Only	31	21.7%
Satellite Internet	4	2.8%
No Internet	41	28.7%
Total	143	100.0%

Metaline Falls Summary

Metaline Falls is a small town located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States. It is situated on the Pend Oreille River, near the border of Idaho. The town was founded in 1891 and incorporated in 1909. It is named after the nearby Metaline Falls, a waterfall on the Pend Oreille River.

Geography

Metaline Falls is located in the northeast corner of Washington, near the Idaho border. It is situated on the Pend Oreille River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of the Canada–US border. The town is surrounded by the Colville National Forest and is located in the Selkirk Mountains. The elevation of Metaline Falls is 1,845 feet (562 m).

The climate in Metaline Falls is characterized by warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. The average annual temperature is 44.3 °F (6.8 °C), and the average annual precipitation is 24.3 inches (616 mm).

Economy

Metaline Falls is a small, rural community with a population of about 500 people. The town’s economy is largely based on timber and agriculture. The town is home to several sawmills and logging companies, as well as a number of small farms.

The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a few other retail stores. Metaline Falls is also home to a number of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Metaline Falls was 498. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in Metaline Falls was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

History

Metaline Falls was founded in 1891 by a group of miners who were searching for gold and silver in the area. The town was originally called “Metaline City”, but the name was changed to Metaline Falls in 1909 when the town was incorporated.

The town grew rapidly in the early 20th century, and by 1910 the population had reached 1,000. The town’s economy was largely based on mining and timber, and the town was home to several sawmills and logging companies.

In the late 20th century, the town’s economy shifted to focus more on agriculture and recreation. The town is now home to several small farms, as well as a number of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Population of Metaline Falls is 237.

What is the Total Male Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Male Population of Metaline Falls is 106.

What is the Total Female Population of Metaline Falls?

Total Female Population of Metaline Falls is 131.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Metaline Falls?

There are 80.92 Males per 100 Females in Metaline Falls.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Metaline Falls?

There are 123.58 Females per 100 Males in Metaline Falls.

What is the Median Population Age in Metaline Falls?

Median Population Age in Metaline Falls is 58.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Metaline Falls

Average Family Size in Metaline Falls is 2.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Metaline Falls

Average Household Size in Metaline Falls is 1.7 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Metaline Falls?

Per Capita income in Metaline Falls is $28,123.

What is the Median Family Income in Metaline Falls?

Median Family Income in Metaline Falls is $61,250.

What is the Median Household income in Metaline Falls?

Median Household Income in Metaline Falls is $28,250.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Metaline Falls?

Income or Wage Gap in Metaline Falls is 27.1%.

Women in Metaline Falls earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Metaline Falls?

Inequality or Gini Index in Metaline Falls is 0.48.

How Large is the Labor Force in Metaline Falls?

There are 64 People in the Labor Forcein in Metaline Falls.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Metaline Falls?

31.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Metaline Falls.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Metaline Falls?

Unemployment Rate in Metaline Falls is 28.1%.