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Gold Bar

Washington · 2,075 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Gold Bar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $232,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,075
+3%since 2000
from 2,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,959 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+20%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9061K2K3K3K1990201020202024Gold Bar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,884
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,122
+13%since 2000
from $18,712 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,812)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(66)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(253)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,727)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(210)
Asian1%(20)
Other4.7%(97)
Diversity Score36.1%(748)
Diversity Score
36
+187%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Bar, Washington?

Gold Bar, Washington has about 2,075 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gold Bar, Washington?

The typical household in Gold Bar, Washington earns about $54,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold Bar, Washington expensive?

In Gold Bar, Washington, the median home is worth about $232,300, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Bar, Washington?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Bar, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold Bar, Washington?

About 11.8% of people in Gold Bar, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gold Bar, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Gold Bar, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 987 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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