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Chinook, WA
Census-designated place in Pacific County, Washington.
Population
541
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
537
ZIP codes
0
Chinook and its ZIP codes
Chinook at a glance
- Chinook is about 4.6 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $108,147, 10% above the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,000 (38% below Washington).
Local data for Chinook, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chinook, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,147
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$352,000
Homeownership
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
53.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (95), Scottish Americans (67), Swedish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pacific County. PPP loans are for Chinook.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,971
6,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,507
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$246M
FY 2026, $10,514 per person
How people get to work
Chinook, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone22.9%
- Carpooled50.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.6%
Environment and hazard risk
Chinook, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
45
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
393
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 36°F
78.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chinook, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Chinook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IlwacoCity | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Warrenton, ORCity | 7 mi | 12.7 |
| Long BeachCity | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Astoria, ORCity | 8.4 mi | 6.1 |
| NaselleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Jeffers Gardens, ORCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| River Point, ORCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 22.9 |
| Ocean ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| Gearhart, ORCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.2 |
| Knappa, ORCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Seaside, ORCity | 20 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chinook, WA in?
- Chinook is in Pacific County, Washington.
- What is the population of Chinook, WA?
- About 541 people live in Chinook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chinook?
- Nearby places include Ilwaco (5.7 mi), Warrenton, OR (7 mi), Long Beach (7.9 mi), Astoria, OR (8.4 mi), Naselle (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023