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Bay View

Washington · 812 residents · 2.597 sq mi
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Bay View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 478 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $513,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 254%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
812
+143%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+143%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+5%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2854325807288752000201020202024Bay View
2024572
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,417
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,812
+210%since 2000
from $14,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+41.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,900
+254%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+26%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(724)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(74)
Diversity Score
9
+35%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% 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
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay View, Washington?

Bay View, Washington has about 812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bay View, Washington earns about $115,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay View, Washington expensive?

In Bay View, Washington, the median home is worth about $513,900.

How educated are people in Bay View, Washington?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bay View, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay View, Washington?

About 3.2% of people in Bay View, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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