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Esperance

Washington · 4,007 residents · 0.724 sq mi
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Esperance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,800. Households here earn about 33% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,007
+14%since 2000
from 3,503 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,535 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Esperance
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,478
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,502
+56%since 2000
from $23,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,797
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+31%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,002)
Black1.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(81)
Asian7.1%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(906)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(2,668)
Black3.3%(133)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(300)
Asian13.3%(534)
Other7.8%(311)
Diversity Score63.9%(2,561)
Diversity Score
64
+147%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Esperance, Washington?

Esperance, Washington has about 4,007 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Esperance, Washington?

The typical household in Esperance, Washington earns about $102,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Esperance, Washington expensive?

In Esperance, Washington, the median home is worth about $472,800, and the typical rent is about $1,797 a month.

How educated are people in Esperance, Washington?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Esperance, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Esperance, Washington?

About 9.3% of people in Esperance, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Esperance, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Esperance, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,229 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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

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