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Bay Center

Washington · 206 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Bay Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,206. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $542,900. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 436%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+18%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+79%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1321712112502892000201020202024Bay Center
2024206
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,206
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,678
+380%since 2000
from $19,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+151%since 2010
from 0.211 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing18.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$542,900
+436%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−72.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
7.5
+419%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(18)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+41.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
43.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.6%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+31.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
Female
65.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2016
from 11.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Center, Washington?

Bay Center, Washington has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Center, Washington?

The typical household in Bay Center, Washington earns about $72,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Center, Washington expensive?

In Bay Center, Washington, the median home is worth about $542,900.

How educated are people in Bay Center, Washington?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Center, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Center, Washington?

About 1.9% of people in Bay Center, 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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