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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Birch Bay

Washington · 4,961 residents · 17.081 sq mi
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Birch Bay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,040. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 1990. Median home value is $117,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,961
+87%since 1990
from 2,656 in 1990
1990 – 2024
290 / sq mi
+87%since 1990
from 155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
−6%since 1990
from 43.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Birch Bay
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,040
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,204
+28%since 1990
from $16,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$780
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
24.0% rent
2.9
−5%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,460)
Black1.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(111)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score25.6%(681)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,475)
Black1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(221)
Asian1.2%(61)
Diversity Score16.4%(812)
16
−36%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch Bay, Washington?

Birch Bay, Washington has about 4,961 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Birch Bay, Washington earns about $40,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birch Bay, Washington expensive?

In Birch Bay, Washington, the median home is worth about $117,000, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Birch Bay, Washington?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Birch Bay, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birch Bay, Washington?

About 9.4% of people in Birch Bay, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birch Bay, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Birch Bay, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,305 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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