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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carnation

Washington · 1,893 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Carnation is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,156. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $196,700. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,893
+52%since 1990
from 1,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,635 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 1,073 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+8%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carnation
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,156
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,341 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,907
+90%since 1990
from $11,503 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$196,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $98,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$832
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $525 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
22.2% rent
3.3
+1%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,113)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(45)
Asian7.6%(94)
Diversity Score30.8%(383)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(74)
Asian3.4%(64)
Diversity Score17.7%(335)
18
−42%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.5%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 32.8 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 Carnation, Washington?

Carnation, Washington has about 1,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carnation, Washington?

The typical household in Carnation, Washington earns about $60,156 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 $196,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Carnation, Washington?

About 30.5% 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 6.7% 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 650 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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