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Basin City

Washington · 1,092 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 $29,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% 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 $101,500. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,092
+13%since 2000
from 968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.6
+6%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7199511K1K2K2000201020202024Basin City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,947
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,741
+51%since 2000
from $8,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing67.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction67.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$357
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.7%(892)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.7%(401)
Diversity Score
37
−18%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
42.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
52.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basin City, Washington?

Basin City, Washington has about 1,092 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Basin City, Washington earns about $29,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basin City, Washington expensive?

In Basin City, Washington, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Basin City, Washington?

About 3.3% 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 34.1% 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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