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Ilwaco

Washington · 936 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Ilwaco has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,200. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
936
−1%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+17%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7411K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ilwaco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,636
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,713
+41%since 2000
from $16,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+19%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(858)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(50)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(828)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(53)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other8.4%(79)
Diversity Score32.3%(302)
Diversity Score
32
+116%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% 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
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ilwaco, Washington?

Ilwaco, Washington has about 936 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ilwaco, Washington?

The typical household in Ilwaco, Washington earns about $48,636 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 $227,200, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Ilwaco, Washington?

About 19.3% 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 8.0% 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 106 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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