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Amboy

Washington · 1,800 residents · 9.982 sq mi
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Amboy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $385,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,800
−14%since 2000
from 2,085 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+25%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,241
+72%since 2000
from $16,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,564)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(106)
Asian1.3%(24)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score19.5%(351)
Diversity Score
20
+216%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amboy, Washington?

Amboy, Washington has about 1,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amboy, Washington?

The typical household in Amboy, Washington earns about $98,750 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 $385,200, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Amboy, Washington?

About 26.1% 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 2.2% of people in Amboy, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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