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Basin City

Washington · 1,063 residents · 3.189 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,063
+10%since 2000
from 968 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.6
+16%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7199511K1K2K2000201020202024Basin City
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,527
+107%since 2000
from $8,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing52.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction52.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.3%(907)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(327)
Diversity Score
31
−31%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
29.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
58.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basin City, Washington?

Basin City, Washington has about 1,063 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Basin City, Washington?

About 9.6% 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 22.9% 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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