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Cohassett Beach

Washington · 455 residents · 1.299 sq mi
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Cohassett Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,969. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $404,700. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 222%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−26%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 364 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+29%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2433875326768202000201020202024Cohassett Beach
2024455
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(21)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.5%(34)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.4%(79)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.5%(125)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.4%(93)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.7%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.9%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,969
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,109
+136%since 2000
from $18,238 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+12%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,700
+222%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+64%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(583)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(26)
Diversity Score
13
−82%since 2009
from 77 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian16.3%(74)
American9.9%(45)
German9.5%(43)
Hungarian9%(41)
Finnish8.6%(39)
Italian8.6%(39)
French6.8%(31)
Irish5.1%(23)
Welsh1.5%(7)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Hungarian population · Largest Finnish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.5%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2011
from 81.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+33.9 ptssince 2016
from 66.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2016
from 33.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.2%(34)
Married82.8%(164)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married9.7%(23)
Married55.1%(130)
Widowed16.1%(38)
Divorced19.1%(45)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cohassett Beach, Washington?

Cohassett Beach, Washington has about 455 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cohassett Beach, Washington?

The typical household in Cohassett Beach, Washington earns about $68,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cohassett Beach, Washington expensive?

In Cohassett Beach, Washington, the median home is worth about $404,700.

How educated are people in Cohassett Beach, Washington?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cohassett Beach, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cohassett Beach, Washington?

About 7.5% of people in Cohassett Beach, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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