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College Place

Washington · 9,902 residents · 3.129 sq mi
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College Place has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,406. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,902
+27%since 2000
from 7,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,165 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 2,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,406
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,733
+98%since 2000
from $14,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+20%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(6,373)
Black1.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(996)
Asian1.7%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score35%(2,739)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(6,724)
Black1.7%(166)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(2,120)
Asian1.8%(182)
Other5.6%(551)
Diversity Score59.1%(5,849)
Diversity Score
59
+69%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Place, Washington?

College Place, Washington has about 9,902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in College Place, Washington?

The typical household in College Place, Washington earns about $49,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College Place, Washington expensive?

In College Place, Washington, the median home is worth about $205,500, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in College Place, Washington?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in College Place, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College Place, Washington?

About 11.6% of people in College Place, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has College Place, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, College Place, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,594 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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