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Wilbur, WA
Town in Lincoln County, Washington.
Population
842
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
638
ZIP codes
0
Wilbur and its ZIP codes
Wilbur at a glance
- Wilbur is about 5.4 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,625 a year, 43% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,800 (61% below Washington) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Wilbur, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilbur, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,625
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (185), Irish Americans (64), Norwegian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Wilbur.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,249
2,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $13,099 per person
How people get to work
Wilbur, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilbur, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilbur, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Wilbur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrestonTown | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| AlmiraTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Grand CouleeCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Coulee DamTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| HartlineTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Electric CityCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| Elmer CityTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| KellerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9.5 |
| DavenportCity | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| KruppTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Banks Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| HarringtonCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| Coulee CityTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| OdessaTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilbur, WA in?
- Wilbur is in Lincoln County, Washington.
- What is the population of Wilbur, WA?
- About 842 people live in Wilbur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilbur?
- Nearby places include Creston (8.5 mi), Almira (12 mi), Grand Coulee (19 mi), Coulee Dam (19 mi), Hartline (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023