Personal loans in Northport, WA
Northport gained roughly 1.0% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Northport is one of 281 Census places in Washington; its 292 residents put it at 257th.
With roughly 292 residents, Northport is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Washington, not by the city. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Northport's 292 residents. Consumer lending that reaches Northport's 292 residents is governed by Washington statute; no city ordinance changes it. The nearest larger city is Ione, WA about 20 miles away.
What the Census records for Northport
Northport is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.
- Population: a Census-estimated 292, 257th among Washington's 281 places (Vintage 2023).
- Population trend: Up about 1.0% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate.
- Change in people: the 2020-to-2023 comparison is a gain of about 3 residents.
- Size percentile: roughly 9% of Washington's places have fewer residents than Northport's 292.
- Population density: about 515 people per square mile across 0.6 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer area, Vintage 2023 population).
- By land area: Northport ranks 239th among Washington's 281 places, at 0.6 sq mi.
- Within Washington: about 0.0% of the state's population lives in Northport.
- National rank: Northport sits 15,214th by population among the 19,457 places in this dataset.
- Growth in Washington: Northport stands 156th by percentage change from 2020 to 2023, among 281 places.
- Versus Washington: the state average change is +2.8%, while Northport moved 1.0%.
- Density rank: Northport places 257th among Washington's places by people per square mile.
- Density vs Washington: Northport's 515 people per square mile compare with a state median of 1,518.
- Location: 48.9158, -117.7797 (Census Gazetteer coordinates).
- Nearest larger cities: Ione (20 mi); Kettle Falls (25 mi); Colville (26 mi); Chewelah (44 mi); Republic (47 mi). A bigger neighbour may offer more branches; the rate you see still follows your credit, not your address.
- Nearest smaller towns: Metaline (18 mi); Metaline Falls (19 mi); Marcus (22 mi) — useful context for the surrounding area.
- Smaller neighbours: 4 places smaller than Northport sit within 50 miles.
- Within 100 miles: 44 places are larger than Northport.
Lender access in Northport
Northport is moderately settled, with about 515 people per square mile and 5 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Northport has a local branch or not, a Washington-licensed lender can serve its 292 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Ione, WA about 20 miles away.
Where Northport sits in Washington
Northport is the 257th-largest of 281 Census places in Washington and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 156th of 281 Washington places, putting it near the 44th percentile for growth. At about 515 people per square mile, Northport is the 257th most densely settled place in Washington. By land area, its 0.6 square miles rank 239th of 281 places in Washington.
The Washington lending rules that reach Northport
When Washington does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Northport is bound by the same rules.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington. | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035) Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter. | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020) Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
Before you apply in Northport
Complete these steps first when you borrow in Northport (292 residents):
- Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
- Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
- Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
- Check the Washington regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
- Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
- Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
- If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
What differs between Northport and the rest of Washington is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 292 people here.
Northport: area, density and distance
The Census Gazetteer records about 0.6 square miles of land within Northport, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 515 people per square mile. Seattle, the largest place in Washington, is about 229 miles from Northport. Northport has 5 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 239th of 281 Washington places.
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Nearby places
- Marcus, WA — population 218
- Colville, WA — population 5,037
- Metaline, WA — population 167
- Ione, WA — population 451
- Metaline Falls, WA — population 284
- Kettle Falls, WA — population 1,656
- Chewelah, WA — population 2,659
- Cusick, WA — population 175