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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carnation

Washington · 1,243 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Carnation has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,341. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 650 residents. Median home value is $98,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,243
−34%vs 2000
vs 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,073 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 1,635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carnation
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,341
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,156 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,503
−47%vs 2000
vs $21,907 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$98,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $196,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$525
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $832 in 2000
US average: $450
70.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
3.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,113)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(45)
Asian7.6%(94)
Other1.8%(22)
Diversity Score30.8%(383)
31
+74%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−16.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Carnation, Washington?

Carnation, Washington has about 1,243 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carnation, Washington?

The typical household in Carnation, Washington earns about $30,341 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 $98,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Carnation, Washington?

About 14.1% 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 10.8% of people in Carnation, 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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