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Electric City

Washington · 956 residents · 1.988 sq mi
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Electric City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,200. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
956
+4%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+12%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6568831K1K2K1990201020202024Electric City
2024820
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,727
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,231
+46%since 2000
from $19,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(703)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(58)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other18.2%(174)
Diversity Score50.3%(481)
Diversity Score
50
+649%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Electric City, Washington?

Electric City, Washington has about 956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Electric City, Washington earns about $57,727 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 $198,200, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Electric City, Washington?

About 12.7% 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 14.6% 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 45 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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