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Hobart

Washington · 6,767 residents · 18.802 sq mi
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Hobart is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $626,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,767
+8%since 2000
from 6,251 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
360 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+14%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K2000201020202024Hobart
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,661
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,334 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,555
+76%since 2000
from $32,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$626,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,676
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+57%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(5,871)
Black0.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(101)
Asian0.9%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(525)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,513)
Black1.1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(383)
Asian3.2%(216)
Other2.9%(194)
Diversity Score30.9%(2,092)
Diversity Score
31
+268%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobart, Washington?

Hobart, Washington has about 6,767 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hobart, Washington?

The typical household in Hobart, Washington earns about $112,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobart, Washington expensive?

In Hobart, Washington, the median home is worth about $626,700, and the typical rent is about $1,676 a month.

How educated are people in Hobart, Washington?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hobart, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobart, Washington?

About 5.1% of people in Hobart, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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