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Gold Bar

Washington · 2,403 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Gold Bar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,667. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 16% 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 $257,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,403
+19%since 2000
from 2,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,269 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.8
+24%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9061K2K3K3K1990201020202024Gold Bar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,667
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$35,168
+88%since 2000
from $18,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$257,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$942
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
80.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
19.2% rent
3.1
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,854)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(351)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,001)
42
+232%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 41.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
77.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
3.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
66.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
27.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.4%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Bar, Washington?

Gold Bar, Washington has about 2,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold Bar, Washington earns about $81,667 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Bar, Washington?

About 16.3% 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 3.6% 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 1,315 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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

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