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Bay Center

Washington · 276 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Bay Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

276
+59%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
2000 – 2024
293 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
46.3
+54%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 20002024
1321712112502892000201020202024Bay Center
2024206
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,625
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$8,047
−58%since 2000
from $19,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
23.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.211
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$133,000
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
38.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
21.2% rent
53.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.2
+191%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(24)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other17.6%(49)
Diversity Score55.3%(153)
55
+82%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
37.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
55.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
57.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Bay Center, Washington?

Bay Center, Washington has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bay Center, Washington earns about $31,625 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 $133,000.

How educated are people in Bay Center, Washington?

About 5.2% 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 23.9% 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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