Elk Plain is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 15192 residents.. The poverty rate of Elk Plain is 12.9%, which is 8% lower than national average. The typical household in Elk Plain earns $77116 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 29.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elk Plain, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elk Plain remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elk Plain, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 41% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elk Plain is 110, which is 10% higher than national average. Median home value in Elk Plain is $276400 , which is 20% higher than national average. While median income in Elk Plain remained $77116, which is 14% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.