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DuPont

Washington · 8,199 residents · 5.821 sq mi
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DuPont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,317. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,747 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,199
+234%since 2000
from 2,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,409 / sq mi
+234%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K8K11K1990201020202024DuPont
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,317
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,221
+46%since 2000
from $22,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,542
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $954 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+23%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,750)
Black8.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(156)
Asian7.3%(179)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(1,212)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(5,229)
Black7.6%(624)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(792)
Asian10%(817)
Other9%(735)
Diversity Score70%(5,739)
Diversity Score
70
+42%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DuPont, Washington?

DuPont, Washington has about 8,199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DuPont, Washington?

The typical household in DuPont, Washington earns about $82,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DuPont, Washington expensive?

In DuPont, Washington, the median home is worth about $312,000, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.

How educated are people in DuPont, Washington?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in DuPont, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DuPont, Washington?

About 4.5% of people in DuPont, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has DuPont, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, DuPont, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,612 residents, a change of about 1297 percent over that period.

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

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