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Desert Aire

Washington · 2,288 residents · 3.40 sq mi
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Desert Aire is a city of 2,288 people in Washington. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 1,164 people. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%. The foreign-born share is 27%. The median age is 35.3, younger than the US median of 38.8. 73% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $85,547, above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,288
+104%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
674 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+10%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
3.40 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
8641K2K3K3K2000201020202024Desert Aire
20243K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.2%(165)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(181)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.7%(223)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(172)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(127)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(268)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(295)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410%(229)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412%(274)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(214)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(120)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,547
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,654
+48%since 2000
from $18,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction40.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,700
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Persons per household
2.99 people
+26%since 2009
from 2.37 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
4.2
+22%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(569)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(527)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(773)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino62.7%(1,434)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other2%(45)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican61.6%(1,673)
Cuban0.9%(25)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(33)
Ancestry
German12.4%(336)
Irish4.5%(122)
American3%(81)
Italian2.8%(75)
English2.5%(69)
Norwegian1.4%(39)
Polish1.3%(36)
French0.9%(24)
Dutch0.3%(8)
Serbian0.3%(8)
Canadian0.3%(7)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.3%(7)
Swedish0.3%(7)
Welsh0.3%(7)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.6%
+26.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
95.1%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
33.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
80.1%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.9%(310)
Married63.6%(637)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.5%(55)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(326)
Married50.7%(512)
Widowed16.1%(162)
Divorced0.9%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
20.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2013
from 6.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
45.8%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
3.1%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
9.4%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
26.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.5%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
48.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
34.6%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)5.6%(4)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era58.3%(42)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 72 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Aire, Washington?

Desert Aire, Washington has about 2,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desert Aire, Washington?

The typical household in Desert Aire, Washington earns about $85,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Aire, Washington expensive?

In Desert Aire, Washington, the median home is worth about $357,700, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Aire, Washington?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Aire, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Aire, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Desert Aire, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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