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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

McChord AFB

Washington · 4,543 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 $20,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,543
+11%vs 2000
vs 4,096 in 2000
1990 – 2024
773 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 22.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024McChord AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,973
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,319 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,226
−42%vs 2000
vs $12,454 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.0%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$405
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $699 in 2000
US average: $450
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
100.0% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,603)
Black11.9%(542)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(289)
Asian5.5%(248)
Other3.3%(150)
Diversity Score53%(2,409)
53
+14%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 McChord AFB, Washington?

McChord AFB, Washington has about 4,543 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in McChord AFB, Washington earns about $20,973 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 $405 a month.

How educated are people in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 15.5% 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 10.0% of people in McChord AFB, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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