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Bay Center

Washington · 253 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,700. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

253
+45%since 2000
from 174 in 2000
2000 – 2024
269 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
52.8
+76%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
1321712112502892000201020202024Bay Center
2024206
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,178
+46%since 2000
from $19,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
11.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance35.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services35.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
93.9%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
6.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(147)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17%(43)
Asian2%(5)
Other12.5%(32)
Diversity Score65.9%(167)
66
+118%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
31.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
78.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
46.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Bay Center, Washington?

Bay Center, Washington has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bay Center, Washington expensive?

In Bay Center, Washington, the median home is worth about $127,700.

How educated are people in Bay Center, Washington?

About 24.4% 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 11.2% 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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