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Basin City

Washington · 1,176 residents · 3.189 sq mi
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Basin City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,840. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

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

Total population
1,176
+21%since 2000
from 968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.5
+35%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7199511K1K2K2000201020202024Basin City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,840
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.1%(737)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(431)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.8%(1,033)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(314)
Diversity Score
27
−40%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
55.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+46.7 ptssince 2017
from 45.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
78.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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