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Carnation

Washington · 2,158 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Carnation is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $528,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,158
+14%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,864 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+22%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carnation
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,647
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,733
+109%since 2000
from $21,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(1,601)
Black1.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(225)
Asian6.5%(140)
Other3.8%(83)
Diversity Score49%(1,058)
Diversity Score
49
+177%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnation, Washington?

Carnation, Washington has about 2,158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carnation, Washington?

The typical household in Carnation, Washington earns about $112,647 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 $528,900, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.

How educated are people in Carnation, Washington?

About 42.4% 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 4.2% 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 915 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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