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Ilwaco

Washington · 1,087 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Ilwaco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,300. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,087
+14%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+16%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7411K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ilwaco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,402
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,371
+76%since 2000
from $16,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(885)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(85)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other3.8%(42)
Diversity Score31.1%(338)
Diversity Score
31
+108%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+113%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ilwaco, Washington?

Ilwaco, Washington has about 1,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ilwaco, Washington?

The typical household in Ilwaco, Washington earns about $50,402 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 $244,300, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Ilwaco, Washington?

About 22.3% 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 21.8% 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 257 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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