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Electric City

Washington · 968 residents · 1.988 sq mi
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Electric City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
+5%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+10%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6568831K1K2K1990201020202024Electric City
2024820
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,474
+21%since 2000
from $19,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+94%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(824)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(39)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other9.6%(93)
Diversity Score32.4%(314)
Diversity Score
32
+383%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Electric City, Washington?

Electric City, Washington has about 968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Electric City, Washington?

The typical household in Electric City, Washington earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Electric City, Washington expensive?

In Electric City, Washington, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Electric City, Washington?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Electric City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Electric City, Washington?

About 15.2% of people in Electric City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Electric City, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Electric City, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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