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Basin City

Washington · 1,176 residents · 3.19 sq mi
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Basin City is home to 1,176 people in Washington. 56% of locals were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 27.5. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Washington median by roughly 39%. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,176
+21%since 2000
from 968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
369 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 356 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
27.5
+35%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.19 sq mi
Population, 20002024
7199511K1K2K2000201020202024Basin City
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.1%(177)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.7%(149)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(115)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.1%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.7%(244)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(138)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.3%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.2%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(92)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$59,840
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$22,405
+165%since 2000
from $8,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.480
+44%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction31.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

75.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
4.39 people
+5%since 2009
from 4.20 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
42.1%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.1%(737)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.8%(1,033)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
27
+75%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican87.8%(1,033)
Ancestry
English7.6%(89)
German3.7%(43)
French1%(12)
Welsh0.4%(5)
American0.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
69.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
16.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
81.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.1%
+43.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
11.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
60.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
55.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
18.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 33.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
+46.7 ptssince 2017
from 45.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
22.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
78.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(74)
Married59.1%(143)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.3%(25)
Women 15+
Never married44.8%(221)
Married37.3%(184)
Widowed0.8%(4)
Divorced17%(84)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

18.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 33.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.9%
+36.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
36.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.9%
+35.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
44.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

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How many people live in Basin City, Washington?

Basin City, Washington has about 1,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basin City, Washington?

The typical household in Basin City, Washington earns about $59,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Basin City, Washington?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Basin City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basin City, Washington?

About 20.0% of people in Basin City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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