CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

McChord AFB

Washington · 2,507 residents · 5.876 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Seattle metro area
Compare
The short version

McChord AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,219. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 1,589 residents. Renters pay a median $1,349 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,507
−39%since 2000
from 4,096 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
427 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.5
−4%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024McChord AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,219
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,881
+84%since 2000
from $12,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,349
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
99.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
RELATED:See current rent listings in McChord AFB on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,598)
Black8.6%(215)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(338)
Asian2.7%(68)
Other10.1%(254)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,707)
Diversity Score
68
+47%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
37.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to McChord AFB

Chattahoochee
Pop 3,011
Hill 'n Dale
Pop 3,083
Bushnell
Pop 3,157
Dover
Pop 3,009
Places similar to McChord AFB
Head to head

Compare McChord AFB to nearby cities

MCCHORD AFB VS
Parkland
Income$72,239+63%
Home value$423,000
Population38,742+1192%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCCHORD AFB VS
Lakewood
Income$74,720+69%
Home value$461,200
Population62,755+1993%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCCHORD AFB VS
Spanaway
Income$98,251+122%
Home value$445,700
Population34,019+1034%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MCCHORD AFB VS
Fort Lewis
Income$58,796+33%
Home value$211,500
Population15,167+406%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in McChord AFB, Washington?

McChord AFB, Washington has about 2,507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McChord AFB, Washington earns about $44,219 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 $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 28.8% 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 2.7% 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 2,036 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Washington
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare McChord AFB with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →