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McChord AFB

Washington · 2,999 residents · 5.876 sq mi
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McChord AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,808. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,097 residents. Renters pay a median $2,323 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,999
−27%since 2000
from 4,096 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
510 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.4
+4%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024McChord AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,808
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,832
+83%since 2000
from $12,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+30%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,323
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
97.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(3,006)
Black8.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(331)
Asian4%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(1,899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,662)
Black8.7%(260)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(759)
Asian2.3%(69)
Other8.3%(249)
Diversity Score76.7%(2,301)
Diversity Score
77
+65%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
37.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 15.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McChord AFB, Washington?

McChord AFB, Washington has about 2,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McChord AFB, Washington?

The typical household in McChord AFB, Washington earns about $54,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McChord AFB, Washington expensive?

In McChord AFB, Washington, the typical rent is about $2,323 a month.

How educated are people in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in McChord AFB, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 14.4% of people in McChord AFB, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has McChord AFB, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, McChord AFB, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,544 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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