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Amboy

Washington · 1,608 residents · 9.982 sq mi
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Amboy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,521. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 477 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $330,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,608
−23%since 2000
from 2,085 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+20%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,521
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,332
+55%since 2000
from $16,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+14%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,976)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(129)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,519)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(42)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score12.2%(197)
Diversity Score
12
+98%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amboy, Washington?

Amboy, Washington has about 1,608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amboy, Washington?

The typical household in Amboy, Washington earns about $75,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amboy, Washington expensive?

In Amboy, Washington, the median home is worth about $330,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Amboy, Washington?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Amboy, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amboy, Washington?

About 0.9% of people in Amboy, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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