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Warden, WA

City in Grant County, Washington.

Population

2,581

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

864

ZIP codes

0

Warden and its ZIP codes

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Warden at a glance

  • Warden is about 7.3 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,743, 41% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,900 (66% below Washington) and median rent is $865 a month.

Local data for Warden, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Warden, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,743

Poverty rate

20.9%

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$865/mo

Homeownership

68.1%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

17.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,570), German Americans (138), Salvadoran Americans (118).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Warden.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,316

42,301 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,210

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$582M

FY 2026, $5,874 per person

Grant County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Warden, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.7%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Warden, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

182

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 24°F

7.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Warden, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.7%

U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

24.8%

U.S. 11.1% +13.7 pts

Cities near Warden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OthelloCity11 mi4.8
Moses LakeCity12 mi18.1
WheelerCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
Marine ViewCensus-designated place14 mi0.9
HattonTown17 mi0.4
Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place18 mi3.7
Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place20 mi5.7
LindTown21 mi1.1
ConnellCity22 mi7.4
Basin CityCensus-designated place26 mi3.2
MesaCity27 mi1.7
Royal CityCity28 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Warden, WA in?
Warden is in Grant County, Washington.
What is the population of Warden, WA?
About 2,581 people live in Warden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Warden?
Nearby places include Othello (11 mi), Moses Lake (12 mi), Wheeler (13 mi), Marine View (14 mi), Hatton (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023