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Tribes Boost Economy to $7.4B Amid Ongoing Poverty

6/21/2025

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Washington's 29 federally recognized tribes made a remarkable impact in 2023, generating over $7.4 billion in gross state product, a notable increase from $6.6 billion in 2020. Despite this economic growth and job creation, the stark reality remains that Native households face poverty rates four times higher than the state average, underscoring ongoing challenges.

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Washington's 29 federally recognized tribes made a remarkable impact in 2023, generating over $7.4 billion in gross state product, a notable increase from $6.6 billion in 2020. Despite this economic growth and job creation, the stark reality remains that Native households face poverty rates four times higher than the state average, underscoring ongoing challenges.