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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Center

Washington · 1,654 residents · 2.63 sq mi
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La Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,333. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,263 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $161,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,654
+323%since 1990
from 391 in 1990
1990 – 2025
629 / sq mi
+323%since 1990
from 149 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+5%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
421K2K3K4K1990201020202024La Center
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,333
+70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,224
+122%since 1990
from $9,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,700
+119%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$723
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
85.1%
+30.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
14.9% rent
2.9
+29%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,479)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(90)
Asian1.1%(18)
Diversity Score16.7%(276)
17
−37%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Center, Washington?

La Center, Washington has about 1,654 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Center, Washington?

The typical household in La Center, Washington earns about $55,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Center, Washington expensive?

In La Center, Washington, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in La Center, Washington?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Center, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Center, Washington?

About 4.7% of people in La Center, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Center, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, La Center, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,263 residents, a change of about 323 percent over that period.

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

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