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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ilwaco

Washington · 950 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Ilwaco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,632. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $116,600. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

950
+14%since 1990
from 830 in 1990
1990 – 2025
463 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 405 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+20%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7411K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ilwaco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,632
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,138
+21%since 1990
from $13,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $403 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
33.9% rent
3.9
+82%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88%(730)
Black5.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian1.1%(9)
Diversity Score30%(249)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(858)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(50)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score15%(142)
15
−50%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−55%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ilwaco, Washington?

Ilwaco, Washington has about 950 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ilwaco, Washington?

The typical household in Ilwaco, Washington earns about $29,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ilwaco, Washington expensive?

In Ilwaco, Washington, the median home is worth about $116,600, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Ilwaco, Washington?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ilwaco, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ilwaco, Washington?

About 16.3% of people in Ilwaco, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ilwaco, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ilwaco, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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