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Carnation

Washington · 2,471 residents (2025 est.) · 1.158 sq mi
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Carnation is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,763. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $875,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,366
+25%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,471 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carnation
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,763
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,388
+180%since 2000
from $21,907 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.0%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−2%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$875,000
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,175
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+75%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(74)
Asian3.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(1,714)
Black4.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(315)
Asian4.2%(100)
Other5.5%(130)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,333)
Diversity Score
56
+218%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 11.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnation, Washington?

Carnation, Washington has about 2,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carnation, Washington?

The typical household in Carnation, Washington earns about $152,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carnation, Washington expensive?

In Carnation, Washington, the median home is worth about $875,000, and the typical rent is about $2,175 a month.

How educated are people in Carnation, Washington?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Carnation, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carnation, Washington?

About 1.6% of people in Carnation, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carnation, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Carnation, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,123 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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